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  • 91snowline — snow line n. 1. The lower altitudinal boundary of a snow covered area, especially of one that is perennially covered, such as the snowcap of a mountain. 2. The fluctuating latitudinal boundaries around the polar regions marking the extent of snow …

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  • 92snowtire — snow tire n. A tire with a deep tread or studs to give added traction on snow covered surfaces. * * * …

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  • 93snowboard — snow|board [ˈsnaubo:d US ˈsnoubo:rd] n a long wide board made of plastic, which people stand on to go down snow covered hills as a sport …

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  • 94snowboarding — snow|board|ing [ˈsnəubo:dıŋ US ˈsnoubo:rd ] n [U] the sport of going down snow covered hills on a snowboard >snowboarder n ▪ a group of skiers and snowboarders …

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  • 95Climate of the Arctic — The climate of the Arctic is characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers. There is a large amount of variability in climate across the Arctic, but all regions experience extremes of solar radiation in both summer and winter. Some… …

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  • 96Winter of 2009–2010 in Europe — See also: Winter of 2009–2010 in the United Kingdom Winter of 2009–2010 in Europe Map of Europe showing the difference of temperature between 11–18 December 2009 and the 2000–2008 average. Storm type: Winter storm Formed …

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  • 97Great Lakes Blizzard of 1977 — The Blizzard of ‘77 was a deadly blizzard that hit Buffalo, New York and the area around it in New York and Ontario (and to a lesser extent, surrounding regions) from January 28 to February 1, 1977. Daily peak gusts of 69, 51, 52, 58 and 46 miles …

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  • 98cañada — /keuhn yah deuh, yad euh/, n. Chiefly Western U.S. 1. a dry riverbed. 2. a small, deep canyon. [1840 50; < Sp, equiv. to cañ(a) CANE + ada n. suffix] * * * Canada Introduction Canada Background: A land of vast distances and rich natural resources …

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  • 99Canada — /kan euh deuh/, n. a nation in N North America: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 29,123,194; 3,690,410 sq. mi. (9,558,160 sq. km). Cap.: Ottawa. * * * Canada Introduction Canada Background: A land of vast distances and rich natural&#8230; …

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  • 100china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …

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