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Chapter 7
Hayden: Physical Environments of North America
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Barrier Islands | Coastal islands created from sand, deposited by ocean waves in shallow water |
| Piedmont | An area at or near the base of a mountain range |
| Fall Line | A natural boundary between 2 landform regions with different elevations, marked by rapids or waterfalls |
| Basin | Low areas of land, surrounded by mountains |
| Hot Spot | Place where magma wells up from the mantle through cracks in the Earth's crust |
| Natural Hazzards | Event in physical environment that can destroy life and property |
| Lichens | Small plants consisting of algae and fungi |
| Alluvial Soils | Soils deposited by streams or rivers |
| Newsprint | Inexpensive paper made and used primarily for newspapers |