Geography Flashcard

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What geographical feature facilitated movement into and out of Europe? Options: Towering north-south mountain ranges, Northern European plain, Dense forests, Large deserts

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Northern European plain

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What is a peninsula?

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A body of land surrounded on three sides by water.

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Which region is referred to as a "peninsula of peninsulas"?

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Europe

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Which of the following is NOT a peninsula in Europe? Italian, Scandinavian, Iberian, Sahara

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Sahara

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Which islands are part of Europe? Options: Madagascar and Seychelles, Great Britain and Ireland, Japan and Taiwan, Hawaii and Fiji

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Great Britain and Ireland

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What are the Western Uplands made up of?

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Uplands, hills, mountains, and plateaus

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Which region consists of the Alps and several other mountain ranges?

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Alpine region

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What is the North Atlantic Drift?

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A warm ocean current

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What is the mistral?

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A cold wind blowing through France.

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What type of climate does the Mediterranean region have?

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Mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers