Texas History Chapter 2 & 3
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 northers | sudden blasts of cold air that extend south from Canada and sweep across the plains |
| tornadoes | violent, spiraling winds that move in a narrow path over land. |
| economy | system by which goods and services are produced and distributed to meet people's needs |
| technology | tools and skills people use to meet their basic needs |
| climate | the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time |
| precipitation | the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist) |
| blizzard | a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds |
| drought | a long period of dry weather |
| erosion | condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind |
| region | An area distinguished by a unique combination of trends or features. |
| tributaries | small river or stream that flows in to a larger river or stream; a branch of the river |
| hurricanes | fierce tropical storms with strong winds |
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