Western Europe, Lesson 2: Western Central Region – Flashcards
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Cyclone
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a severe windstorm characterized by spiraling winds
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deciduous
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referring to trees that lose their leaves in the fall
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dike
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dam
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loess
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fine-grained, fertile soil
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mistral
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a strong, dry, cold, north or northwestern wind that blows in France
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polder
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land below sea level from which water has been removed and is protected by dikes (dams)
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The United Kingdom is made up of:
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
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Choose the countries which share a border with Germany.
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Denmark Belgium France Austria Switzerland the Czech Republic Poland
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Which countries border Switzerland?
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Lichetenstein Italy France Germany Austria
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Which countries does the Alpine Mountain system run through?
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Austria France Germany Italy Liechtenstein Switzerland
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Which countries have banks along the Rhine River?
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Switzerland Austria France Germany
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What is the climate of most of Western Central Europe?
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moderate
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Why is the Western Central region able to produce hydroelectric power?
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Many rivers run swiftly down its mountains.
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Why was Western Central Europe able to become an industrial leader in the 1800s?
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The region has rich deposits of minerals.
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What natural disaster presents the greatest threat to Western Central Europe?
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flooding
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Match the country to the letter that represents it on the map.
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1. Switzerland---C 2. Germany ---A 3. The Netherlands---E 4. United Kingdom---B 5. France---D
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Match the landform to the letter that represents it on the map.
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1. Northwestern Highlands---B 2. North European Plains---C 3. Central Uplands---A 4. Alpine Mountain System---D
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Which countries have a coastline?
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France Germany United Kingdom
