Plain: A landform that is generally leveled.
Barrier Island: an island that protects the main body of land from ocean waves.
Escarpment: a steep cliff.
Fault: a weak place in the earth's crust.
Plateau: a broad level landform that has steep cliffs- called Escarpments- on at least one side and higher elevation than the other surrounding lands.
Aquifer: an underground water resovior.
Savanna: grasslands with scattered trees and drought- resistant undergrowth.
Grassland: an area where the natural veggitation is grass.
Alluvial Soil: soil that has been deposited from rivers water.
Petrochemical: substance made from petroleum or natural gas.
Drought: a dry peroid in which little rain falls.
Erosion: the wearing away of the earths surface by water wind or ice.
Basin: a sunken area found inbetween mountain ranges.
Maquiladoras: a factory in Mexico that assemble parts made by the U.S.
Butte: a flat topped hill.
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