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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| contiguous | Connected to or bordering another unit, such as a state |
| coastal plain | Low land that lies along the coast |
| swamp | A low, wet area where trees and bushes grow; usually covered by shallow water at least part of the year |
| everglades | A swampy grassland, such as in southern Florida |
| hurricane | A tropical storm that brings heavy rain, high seas, and winds 74 miles per hour or more |
| tornado | A funnel-shaped, spinning windstorm, sometimes called a cyclone or twister |
| Continental Divide | The crest of the Rocky Mountains that divides North America's river systems into those that flow east and those that flow west |