13.2 Climates and Biomes of Europe – Flashcards
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marine west coast climate
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cloudy, mild, foggy, rainy, 80 inches of rain per year
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marine west coast climate
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climate found in northern and western Europe includes: Southern Iceland stretching to Poland
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humid continental climate
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4 distinct seasons; winters are very cold
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humid continental climate
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climate found in eastern and central Europe; includes: Scandinavia (interior) to the Black Sea
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mediterranean climate
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mostly found in southern Europe
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mediterranean climate
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10-30 inches of rain per year, drier, the Alps separate this climate from the other two
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Northern Scandinavia
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Where is the subarctic climate?
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the northern most tip of Scandinavia and Iceland
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Where is the tundra climate?
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Italy's Po Valley and the Balkans
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Where is the humid subtropical climate?
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parts of Spain
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Where is the semiarid climate?
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north atlantic drift
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warm ocean current; originates from the Gulf Stream; keeps Europe's temperatures mild
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animals; forests
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One example of human interaction with the biomes is the hunting of _________ and clearing of ________.
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cities; roads
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One example of human interaction with the biomes is the building of ________, towns, and ________.
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waterways
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One example of human interaction with the biomes is the pollution of ___________.
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habitats
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One example of human interaction with the biomes is that species have lost their _________.
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bears, wolves, lynx, and wild horses
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what animals still survive because they are protected?
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most of Europe
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Where is the temperate forest biome found?
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temperate forest biome
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What biome are the oak, ash, beech, and maple trees found in?
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temperate forest biome
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What biome do you find badgers, deer, and a variety of birds in?
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southern Europe
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Where is the mediterranean scrub forest biome found?
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mediterranean scrub forest biome
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What biome are small trees, shrubs, and drought-resistant plants found in?
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mediterranean scrub forest biome
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What biome do you find wild, goats, sheep, and boars in?
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Northern and Central Europe
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Where is the boreal forest biome found?
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boreal forest biome
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What biome are pine, spruce, and fir trees found in?
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boreal forest biome
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Forests make up Europe's remaining woodlands in what biome?
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much of Iceland and the tip of Scandinavia
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Where is the tundra biome found?
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reindeer, foxes, and migratory birds during the summer
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What animals live in the tundra biome?
