Climate and Vegetation of Europe

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What is responsible for making western Europe's climate milder than that of eastern Europe?

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The North Atlantic Current

Front

What kind of climate is found in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula?

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Mediterranean

Front

Soil that is permanently frozen below the surface.

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permafrost

Front

Europe's climate is greatly influenced by its proximity to the ________.

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Sea

Front

Subarctic regions support _________ forests.

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Coniferous

Front

Which factor is not an influence on Europe's climate? Options: Amazon forest, Europe's northern latitude, Large mountain ranges, Proximity to the sea

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Amazon forest

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The ______ have a highland climate.

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Alps

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Long, narrow, steep-sided inlets.

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fjords

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Elevation above which trees cannot grow.

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Timberline