Great Plains
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a vast prairie region extending from Alberta and Saskatchewan and Manitoba in Canada south through the west central United States into Texas; formerly inhabited by Native Americanssynonyms: Great Plains of North Americaexample of:prairiea treeless grassy plain
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The United States
Get the lay of the land by learning this list of words related to U.S. geography, from alpine tundra to arid deserts to grassy plains and prairies. These terms are essential for understanding the climate, natural resources, and landscape of the United States.