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Chapter 7
Term | Definition |
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Barrier islands | Coastal islands created from sand deposited by ocean waves and current in shallow water |
Piedmont | An area at or near the foot of mountain region |
Fall Line | A natural boundary between two landform regions with different elevations marked by rapids and waterfalls |
Basins | Low areas of land, often surrounded by mountains |
Hot Spot | Place where magma wels up to surface from Earth,s mantle |
Natural Hazards | Events in the physical environment that can destroy human life and property |
Lichens | Smalls plants that consist of alge and fungi |
Alluvial Soils | Soils deposited by streams or rivers |
Newsprint | Inexpensive paper used mainly for newpapers |