Europe Geography Vocab

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Chunnel

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An undersea tunnel linking England to Europe.

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North Atlantic Drift

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A warm ocean current bringing moist air from the Atlantic to Northern Europe.

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Peninsula

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A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.

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Continental Climate

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A dry climate with hot summers and dry winters, found in central Asia and North America.

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Polders

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A low-lying area where sea water has drained to create new land.

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Cultural Diversity

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Variety of cultures in the same area.

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Refugee

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Someone who flees to another country for political or economic reasons.

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Ethnic Group

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A group of people who share a common culture or ancestry.

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Uplands

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An area of high or hilly land

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Euro

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The single European Currency Unit used in most EU member States.