AP Human Geo 2.08
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 tectonic plates | cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions as they move |
| fault line | the location of the edges of tectonic plates |
| focus | location at which an earthquake begins |
| epicenter | the point on the earth's focus directly above the surface |
| aftershocks | follow an earthquake |
| storm surges | caused by hurricanes; lead to further devastation |
| tsunami | giant ocean wave generated by an earthquake |
| arable land | fertile land well suited to raising crops |
| silt | enriches land near rivers and streams |
| floodplain | flat or nearly flat land next to a river or stream that occasionally floods |
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