Chapter 5 Key Term Quiz

Europe
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A single territorial unit created in 1985 that allows for the freedom of movement and capital mobility in Europe.

A period of strong economic development that centered on Amsterdam beginning in 1578 as the Dutch broke away from Spanish control.

The economic and political alliance of most European countries.

Narrow finger-like lakes formed by glacial action. Good examples are found in Finger Lakes region in New York State.

A former industrial site affected by environmental contamination.

An area of volcanic activity. Not caused by plate tectonics but by plumes from the mantle.

The period between ice ages.

A rich maritime trading empire centered on Venice that had port cities throughout the Adriatic, Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Lasted from the 8th to the 18th century with its greatest power round 1500.

An area created by sediments carried by a river.

An forested area in the tropics marked by substantial rainfall.

A low mound of compacted earth shaped by glacial action.

White Dutch settlers in South Africa. Also the name of their language.

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