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Chapter 7 Vocab.
Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Barrier Islands | a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access |
| Piedmot | 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, distinguished by the occurrence of falls and rapids where rivers and streams cross it |
| Basins | bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having faucets connected to a water supply; a washbasin |
| Hot Spot | a place of significant activity or danger |
| Natural Hazard | a threat of a naturally occurring event that will have a negative effect on people or the environment. Many natural hazards are interrelated, e.g. earthquakes can cause tsunamis and drought can lead directly to famine or population displacement |
| Lichens | simple slow-growing plant that typically forms a low crustlike, leaflike, or branching growth on rocks, walls, and trees |
| Alluvial Soils | 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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