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Chapter 7 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Continental Divide | the crest dividing North America's major river systems into those flowing eastward and those flowing westward |
| 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 two landfarm 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 earths mantle |