Geography Ch. 10 Lesson One – Flashcards
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Explain the significance of glaciation, fjords, and geysers to the landscape of Northern Europe.
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Glaciers formed fjords, mountains, and lakes for northern europe. fjords are an important method of water transportation. geysers provide hot water for northern europe.
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List the natural resources found in Northern Europe.
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Northern europe has sources of gold, iron ore, nickel, zinc, cobalt, copper, chromium, lead, magnesium, oil, and natural gas.
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How did the last ice age impact the landforms of Northern Europe?
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The last ice age provided many glaciers that carved out lakes and fjords, in addition to creating more rugged mountains for northern europe.
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Why is the landscape of Northern Europe dotted with so many lakes?
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The landscape of northern europe is dotted with so many lakes because glaciers carved them out, and glacial debris kept water there.
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How does Northern Europe's location affect its climate and vegetation?
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Northern europe's high lattitude gives it cold climates and minimizes vegetation there. However, its location by the Gulf stream warms the Atlantic Coast some and allows more vegetation, such as coniferous forests, to grow there.
