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13 Cards in this Set
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A wall built up along a river to keep it from flooding is called a/an ______.
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levee
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_______ are high waterproof boots.
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Waders
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__________ carry people a short distance by boat.
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Ferries
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People who use bags filled with sand to build a protective wall are called __________.
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sandbaggers
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A/An ____________ includes a river and the smaller rivers and streams that flow into it.
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river system
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A sweep of water is called a/an _______.
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tide
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___________ are streams that flow into a larger river or stream.
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Tributaries
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An unusually large, destructive wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, storm, or a combination of the wind and tide is called a/an _________.
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tidal wave
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________ is the state of mind and confidence of a person.
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Morale
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A long period with little or no rainfall that can stop the growth of plants is known as a/an _______.
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drought
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_________ is the act of making something by using objects that are on hand.
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improvisation
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The ________ is land near the edge of the sea.
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coast
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A chemical that produces a sweep of energy is ________.
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adrenalin
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