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Social Studies Nissa
Chapter 1 The Geography of Texas Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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barrier island | a long narrow island that lies just off the coast. |
basin | a large bowl - shap deprssion in earth surace. |
blizzard | a storm with high winds and lots of sonw. |
climate | the limit the use of something in order to protect it frpm waste oeruse. |
conserve | to limit the use of something in order to prodect it from waste overuse. |
drought | a period of time with little rain. |
endangered | something that is in danger of disappearing forever, such as plants and animals. |
escarpment | a long, steep slope or cliff. |
groundwater | water that is located below the surface. |
habitat | a place in nature where plants and animals live. |
natural resources | anything found in nature that is useful to people. |
natural vegetation | plants that have grown naturally in an area for a long time without being planted or watered. |
nonrenewable resources | a natural resource that is available in limited supplies that cannot be replaced or renewed. |
norther | a powerful mass of cold air. |
plateau | a level area higher than the currounding land. |
pollution | chemicals and other harmful sustances that can damage the water, air, or land. |
precipitation | moisture that falls to the ground as rain, snow, sleet or hail. |
region | an area with common features that set it apart from other areas. |
renewable resources | a resource that can be restored or renewed. |
reservoir | a natural or artificial lake used to reserve or store water. |
spring | a place where groundwater comes to the surface. |
threatened | when a species is likely to become endangered. |
tornado | a fierce swirling funnel of wind created by thunderstorms. |