Chapter 7 vocabulary Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Barrier Island | a coastal landform and a type of barrier system |
Piedmont | a gentle slope leading from the base of mountains to a region of flat land |
Fall Line | a narrow zone that marks the geological boundary between an upland region and a plain |
Basins | a bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having faucets connected to a water supply; a washbasin |
Hot Spots | a small area or region with a relatively hot temperature in comparison to its surroundings. |
Natural Hazards | A natural hazard is a threat of a naturally occurring event that will have a negative effect on people or the environment |
Lichens | simple slow-growing plant that typically forms a low crustlike, leaflike, or branching growth on rocks, walls, and trees |
Alluvial Soil | a fine-grained fertile soil deposited by water flowing over flood plains or in river beds |
Newsprint | cheap, low-quality, absorbent printing paper made from coarse wood pulp and used chiefly for newspapers |
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