continental
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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
March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Their findings show that a large body of relatively warm water, known as 'circumpolar deep water', has expanded and gradually moved closer to the Antarctic continental shelf over the past two decades.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 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
Chapter 2 prepares us for exploring effects of continental environments on history over the past 13,000 years, by briefly examining effects of island environments on history over smaller time scales and areas.
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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Earth Science - Middle School
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