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Chapter 10
Physical Geography of Europe
Question | Answer |
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Europe has many __________ rivers - rivers that are deep and wide enough for ships to travel. | navigable |
In Europe, __________, or low areas between mountains, have allowed the movement of people and goods. | passes |
Hot, dry winds that pick up moisture as they cross the Mediterranean Sea and bring uncomfortable humidity to southern Europe are called __________. | siroccos |
Evergreens, or __________ trees, grow in cooler areas of Europe's marine west coast climate zone. | coniferous |
Europeans developed skills in fishing, sailing, and trading because... | most Europeans live close to a coast or a navigable river. |
One of Europe's most important resources has been __________, which helped modern industry grow there in the 1800s. | coal |
The __________ has a major warming effect on Europe's climate. | North Atlantic Current |
Much of the northwest and central Europe has a(n) __________ climate. | marine west coast |