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GA's Geography
set 1 (25-26)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fall Line | point where hilly lands of the Piedmont meet the flat Coastal Plain |
| precipitation | rain, snow, sleet, or hail |
| barrier islands | these protect the mainland from strong winds and waves which cause erosion |
| climate | average weather & patterns of weather of a region over a long period of time |
| weather | day-to-day conditions & changes in the atmosphere |
| elevation | height above sea level |
| region | area with common characteristics |
| continent | the world's largest land masses |
| nation | a land mass inhabited by people who share a common territory and government |
| hemispheres | lines of latitude and longitude that divide the Earth into halves |
| swamp | low, sometimes spongy land, usually covered with water |