Chapter 10 Vocab

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glaciation a process by which glaciers form and spread
fjord a long, steep-sided glacial valley now filled by seawater
geothermal energy a form of energy conversation that captures heat energy from within Earth
hot spring a spring whose water tissues at a temperature higher than that of its surroundings
geyser a spring that spouts intermittent jets of heated water and steam
Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland that erupted in 2010
welfare state a government that assumes primary responsibility for the social welfare of its citizens
entrepot commercial center where goods and received and reshipped
break-of-bulk large shipments being divided into smaller amounts for distribution to other places
Nordic Model economic and social models of Northern European countries, including welfare policies and gender quality
invasive species a non-native specias that threatens ecosystems, habitats, or other species
ecotourism travel based on concern for the environment