The Netherlands - Working with Landforms Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Low Countries?
A
Countries with low elevations (close to the sea). They are Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
2
Q
What are the common cultural icons of the Low Countries?
A
Windmills, tulips, wooden shoes, canals, etc…
3
Q
What are Polders?
A
Areas of dry land below sea level. They are made with barriers and other things.
4
Q
What were the old windmills used for?
A
Pumping the ocean water out.
5
Q
What is the specialty crop of the Low Countries?
A
Flowers.
6
Q
The Low Countries got their nickname because they ___.
A
Are very close to sea level.
