Unit 4: Europe: Chapter 11: The Physical Geography of Europe: Section 1: The Land Flashcards
1
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Dike
A
Large banks of earth and stone, to hold back water and for protection and for reclaiming new land from the sea. Built since the Middle Ages
2
Q
Polder
A
Reclaimed lands.
3
Q
Glaciation
A
Glaciers formed and spread over the peninsula.
4
Q
Fjord
A
Glaciers carved out long, narrow; steepsided inlets.
5
Q
Loess
A
A layer of fine mineral rich material formed from glaciers or by the wind.
