History Chapter 12 Review – Flashcards
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What are fjords?
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steep U shaped valleys that connect to the sea and that filled with seawater after the glaciers melted.
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Where are fjords found?
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Norway
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What are examples of uplands? (2)
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Mesetas and the massif central
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What is France's highland central called?
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Massif Central
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How does the North Atlantic Drift effect the climate?
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prevailing westerlies carry warmth and makes for a mild climate.
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In what part of Europe would your find the Mistral?
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Mediterranean coast of France.
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How is peat used?
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it is burned for fuel.
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What are some types of seaworks?
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terpen
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What are polders and where are they found?
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Land claimed by diking and draining and they are found in the Netherlands.
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What terms are associated with human environment interactions?
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Seaworks and polders
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How did mountain ranges effect people?
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makes ideas and people harder to travel, effects the weather and makes it harsher.
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What types of vegetation are found on the Scandinavian Penisula?
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lichens and stunted trees
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In what ways have people of the Netherlands changed their environment?
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reclaimed land from the sea.
