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14 Cards in this Set
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Loess
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A type of rich, dirtlike soil
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Navigable
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wide and deep enough for ships to travel through
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peninsula
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a land areat nearly surrounded by water
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Population Density
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The average number of people living in a square mile or kilometer
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rain shadow
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the area in the dry sheltered side of a mountain which recieves little rainfall
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Why is Russia unablr to develop many of their natural resources?
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Harsh climate, huge size, and transportation
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three main vegetation regions of Russia?
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grasslands, forest, tundra
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Industry in which Western Europe's peninsulas have become leaders?
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economic development
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How does climate affect those living in Siberia?
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Climate is so harsh. Because of this few people are living there. approximately 20% of Russia lives there.
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Compare Russia and Europe's population density.
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Europe has a greater population density. This is because Europe offers more natural resources and easier ways of transportation, unlike Russia.
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Where is the North European Plain? What is it?
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Where - Covers more than 1/2 of Europe. Goes from Russia to France.
What - It is good farmland that is available to many. |
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How does rain shadow affect climate?
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West side of the mountains recieves little rainfall.
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Europe and Russia's major natural resources? C'MON JAY YOU CAN DO THIS!!:D
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Europe - Fertile soil, water, fuels
Russia - Natural gas, oil, coal |
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How does the North Atlantic Current affecr northwestern Europe?
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It makes the weather more mild; less extreme.
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