World geo quiz

Human Environment Interaction

The ways in which humans adapt to and modify their environment.

Polder

Land reclaimed from the sea or other body of water by diking and draining.

Dike

An earthen bank used to direct or prevent the passage of water.

Seaworks

Structures designed to control the sea's destructive impact on human life.

Terpen

High earthen platforms used in seaworks for safety during floods.

Zuider Zee

A former inlet of the North Sea in the Netherlands, now a freshwater lake called IJsselmeer.

IJsselmeer

A freshwater lake in the Netherlands separated from the North Sea by a dike.

Venice

A city in Italy formed on islands, originally for shelter from invaders.

Grand Canal

The main waterway that flows between the islands of Venice.

Acid Rain

Precipitation that is polluted with sulfur dioxide and nitrogen leading to environmental damage.

Marine West Coast Climate

A climate type characterized by warm summers and cool winters influenced by the nearby ocean.

North Atlantic Drift

A warm ocean current that affects the climate of Europe.

Mistral

A cold, dry wind from the north that impacts parts of France.

Sirocco

A hot, steady wind from North Africa across the Mediterranean Sea into southern Europe.

Tundra Climate

A climate found in far northern Scandinavia characterized by permafrost.

Humid Subtropical Climate

A climate found in northern Italy to Serbia, featuring hot summers and mild winters.

Subarctic Climate

A cool climate found in southern regions with cold harsh winters.

Midnight Sun

A phenomenon where the sun does not set for an extended period during summer in certain regions.