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TERM 1
Appalachian Mountains
DEFINITION 1 A mountain range located in the Eastern part of the United Statesthat extends from southern Canada to central Alabama. This mountain range was one of the first obstacles that early settlers faced as they attempted to move west. TERM 2
Rocky Mountains
DEFINITION 2 A mountain range that covers most of the western United States. At over 3,000 miles in length, it is the largest mountain range in North America. TERM 3
Physical Features
DEFINITION 3 bodies of water and landforms, such as the Gulf of Mexico and Rocky Mountain. TERM 4
Island
DEFINITION 4 a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent. TERM 5
Tributary
DEFINITION 5 a stream that flows to a larger stream or other body of water.
TERM 6
Mississippi
River
DEFINITION 6 a river flowing S from N Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico: the main river of the U.S. 2470 miles long; from the headquarters of the Missouri to the Gulf of Mexico 3988 miles long. TERM 7
Sierra Nevada Mountains
DEFINITION 7 A mountain range in the eastern California. It is about 400 miles long and includes Mt.Whitney, the tallest peak in the U.S., outside of Alaska and Hawaii. TERM 8
Mouth
DEFINITION 8 The part of a river that empties into a larger body of water, like and ocean or lake. TERM 9
Source
DEFINITION 9 The place where a river begins TERM 10
Plains
DEFINITION 10 land that is mostly flat with few trees.
