Ch 5: United States Vocabulary

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Headwaters

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The starting point of a river or stream

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What is the fall line?

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The natural boundary where rivers form waterfalls or rapids

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Fossil fuels are:

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Energy sources formed from ancient plants and animals

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The Underground Railroad was:

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A network of secret routes to help enslaved people escape

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Dry farming is:

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Farming without irrigation in arid areas

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The Manufacturing Belt refers to:

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An area known for a high concentration of factories

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The Sunbelt is known for:

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Warm climates and economic growth in the southern U.S.

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What is a megalopolis?

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A heavily populated urban area consisting of several cities

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Foreclosure occurs when:

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A homeowner cannot pay their mortgage and loses their property

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Clear-cutting refers to:

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Cutting down all trees in an area for timber