Chapter 13 Key Term Quiz

North America
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An area created by sediments carried by a river.

The amount of greenhouse gases produced for any given person, entity or practice.

The region stretching from California to Florida associates with arm weather, bright sunshine and economic growth.

Rapid growth of algae in lakes often due to the amount of run off high in phosphates and nitrogen from farms and lawns.

A segment of the economy that is made up of jobs and services performed as opposed to goods produced.

Areas of environmental contamination. Some of the most polluted sites in the US designated for clean up.

A straight linedm heavy wind storm that can develop and move quickly.

Goods that come from agriculture, forestry, mining, and fishing.

Economies that heavily dependent on the exploitation of primary commodities such as oil and gas.

A strong westerly wind several miles the globe. The shifting nature of jet streams is responsible for changing weather patterns.

The region of the North East and Midwest associated with declining manufacturing sector. Also sometimes known as the Frostbelt.

The use of violence to destroy a city.

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