Texas History Chapter 1: Section 2
About this set
Created by:
acostantini on September 5, 2011
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
8 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 plain | a landform that is generally level |
| barrier island | an island that protects the main body of land from ocean waves |
| escarpment | a steep cliff |
| fault | a weak place on earth's crust |
| plateau | a broad, level landform that has steep cliffs- called escarpments- on at least one side and a higher elevation than the surrounding land |
| aquifer | an underground water reservior |
| savanna | grassland with scattered trees and drought-resistant undergrowth |
| grassland | an area where the natural vegetation is grass |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.