continental
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These rocks formed in a shallow marine environment along a continental shelf during the final stages of Gondwana's formation, before the supercontinent eventually split apart to form regions that became South America and Africa.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
At the same time, the higher and stronger sun is warming up continental Europe and winds from the south can easily bring surges of heat.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
The superstar demurred on performing in the continental U.S. because of the raids, instead performing a lengthy Puerto Rican residency.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
With continental inflation tame, the European Central Bank looked to be headed prewar toward interest rates too low for lenders to earn healthy margins.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Because of its tropical location and great diversity in topography and habitats, New Guinea is rich in both plant and animal species, though less so than continental tropical areas because it is an island.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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Weather and Climate - Middle School
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