Geography of Europe RATED A+

Peninsula - ANS A piece of land that is nearly surrounded by water but is attached to a larger land area by a thin strip of land. Polder - ANS Land that has been reclaimed, or taken, from the seabed. Bay - ANS A small body of water set off from the main body of water. Fjord - ANS A narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs, steep hills, or mountains. Canal - ANS A long narrow waterway created by people for travel, shipping, or irrigation. Ecosystem - ANS A community of living organisms and their natural environment. Marine Reserve - ANS An area of the sea where animals and plants are given special protection. What are the four land regions that form Europe? - ANS -Western Uplands -Northern European Plain -Central Uplands -Alpine Region How do ocean currents and winds affect climate in Europe? - ANS -Ocean currents bring warm temperatures -Atlantic winds bring wet weather -Cold winds from France bring cold dry weather