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Physical Features
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| barrier islands | coastal islands created from sand deposited by ocean waves and currents in shallow water |
| piedmont | an area at or near the foot of a mountain region |
| fall line | a natural boundary between 2 lamdform regions with different elevations marked by rapids and waterfalls |
| basins | low areas of land, often surrounded by mountains |
| hot spot | place where magma wells up to the surface from earth's mantle |