Set: S.St. Ch.1 Florida's Geography

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TermDefinition
continent
one of the seven largest land areas on the Earth
equator
The imaginary line between the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere
PanhandleThe part of Florida that stretches west to Alabama. It is called the Panhandle because it sticks out like the handle of a pan.
peninsula
land that has water almsot all around it.
swamp
a wetland where trees and bushes grow
river system
a river and its tributaries
aquiferA layer of rock that contains water
climate
The kind of weather a place has most often year after year.
tornado
A funnel shapped storm with swirling winds
hurricane
a huge storm with heavy rains and winds with speeds of 74 miles per hour or more
petroleum
Another name for oil
manufacturing
The making of goods
habitat
A place where animals find food and shelter
endangered
At risk of dying out


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Terms 14
Creator MariaMarylo
Created August 12, 2009
Groups None
Subject social studies
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