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1 The Netherlands: Environment-Weather-Seasons Environment, Weather and seasons

2 Environment

3 Strenghts Economic growth Population ↑  Accent on the preservation of the natural environment

4 Weaknesses Pollution:  Water Ex: The country rivers suffer from industrial and agricultural pollution. (incl heavy metals..)  Air Ex: industrial fuels Solution: tax on gasoline and diesel

5 Weather and seasons: unpredictable

6 Spring months April and May: Great times for visiting Flowers blooming everywhere Cooler daytime temperatures April= daffodils May= tulips

7 Summertime  Mild summers  July and August: -the wettest and the hottest months  Wind and rain are year-round factors

8 Winter: Ice age Temperature below zero: -Canals freeze over  Locals and tourists come together and skate on the ice. (= their national hobby) -Koek and zopie: Regain your strength with hot chocolate and cake. * (http://nl.truveo.com/Netherlands-the-Netherlands-in- winter-Nederland/id/72057610616200324 )

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