Vocab Review 1 (Unit 3)Geo

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A smaller river or stream that feeds into a larger river

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tributary

Front

Channel for moving large quantities of water.

Back

aqueduct

Front

Physical feature determining river flow

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divide

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Eastern U.S. boundary where the Piedmont drops to the Atlantic Coastal Plain

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fall line

Front

Region in NE & MW US known for heavy industry

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manufacturing belt

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Haze from UV radiation and chemical fumes

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Smog

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A powerful tropical storm that forms over warm ocean waters

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hurricane

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Region where many businesses have migrated recently

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sunbelt

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Environmental issue damaging stone, crops, and soil.

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acid rain

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Legal procedure where a borrower loses property rights due to loan default.

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foreclosure