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Social Studies Test: Western Europe 🌍
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Western Europe has serveral geographical advantages because......
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It's proximity to the sea
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Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg are known as:
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Benelux Countries
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Much of Western Europe lies on the:
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Northern European Plain
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The Pyrenees Mountains create a natural barrier between:
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Spain and France
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About 25% of The Netherlands is:
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Below sea level
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The dutch built ________ to hold back water....
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Dikes
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Land reclaimed from the sea is called:
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Polders
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The busiest river in Europe is called:
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The Rhine River
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Warm winds blowing off the ocean help shape Western Europe's.......
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Climate
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Most of Western Europe lies in the path of the:
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Westerlies
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The Westerlies are strong winds that blow:
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West to East
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A warm ocean current called the __________
moves warm water north
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Gulf Stream
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Coal was used heavily during the:
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Industrial Revolution
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Rich soils contained __________ which comes from decayed plant and animal
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Humus
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What effect did coal have on the Industrial Revolution?
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Coal helped power machines
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How does the Northern European Plain help farming and Settlement?
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It has very rich soils which are good for growing crops and raising livstock
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Why are rivers important to Western Europe's economy?
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They are used to help conduct electricity, they provide transportation routes, help cities develop, and form political borders.