Which two regions make up Northern Europe?
B. Isles & Scandinavia
Marsha complained that the humid weather was making her hair frizzy and unmanageable.
having a high amount of water or water vapor in the air.
Which country has a large supply of geothermal energy?
Iceland
She earned good marks for effort because her participation in class was frequent.
happening or appearing quite often
Geothermal energy is environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable.
energy from the heat of the Earth's interior
Why do fewer people live in the northern part of Northern Europe?
Not enough land for farming
Because she had spent her whole life in Thailand before moving to America, the first time she saw frost on the ground she mistook it for snow.
a narrow inlet of the sea set between, rocky cliffs
The first Anglo Saxons arrived in the British Isles as Roman power was beginning to wane in the 5th century.
a group of islands and peninsulas in far northern Europe
The farmer was proud that his bull continued to win the blue ribbon for the livestock exhibit every year.
animals, such as cows or sheep, that are kept on a farm.
It is suspected that global warming might have a significant effect on the North Atlantic Drift.
Which of the following is NOT a result of glacial movements in Northern Europe?
a. fjords c. volcanoes
b. jagged coastlines d. lakes
c. volcanoes
Why are seas and oceans of Northern Europe considered a natural resource?
They provide fish for the fishing industry
The family had to leave their farm in search of more fertile land.
capable of producing many plants
What two natural resources are found under the North Sea?
oil and natural gas
Most fjords were formed during the last glacial period.
a narrow, such as cows or sheep, that are kept on a farm
In the fairy tale, Gretal pushes the evil witch into a fiery furnace.
resembling heat or fire
What causes Northern Europe to have such mild climates?
North Atl. Drift
What kind of climate does the majority of Northern Europe have?
marine west coast
Which natural resource is important to Finland?
timber
How do temperatures in Northern Europe differ from those around the world at similar latitudes?
They are warmer