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around the year 1,000 a viking named Erik the Redgot banished from his home in Scandinavia for killing his neighbor and after that he had to choices...be killed for killing or move for 3 years so he went with the moving he is the one who found green land so after his 3 years were up he went back to Scandinavia and told people that he found a place he called Greenland.he gave it this name because he wanted it to have an atractive name so people would go back and follow him so he wouldn't be lonely anymore...i do not know why Iceland is green i just know why Greenland is ice and these places are just oppiste and the nice story also give you knowledge of social studies!!!

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Why is Greenland names Greenland when it is covered in ice?

because when it has no ice its all green


Why is life in Greenland very difficult?

Green is a misnomer in the name. There is a lot of ice and cold in Greenland. Actually, Iceland should be called Greenland and Greenland should be called Iceland.


Why did Eric the red name Greenland?

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Why is Greenland called Greenland if its not green?

See etymology at the Wikipedia link below.


What does Greenland look like?

Greenland is known for its vast ice sheet covering about 80% of its land area, with glaciers, fjords, and coastal cliffs. The ice sheet has a rugged terrain of mountains and valleys, with coastal regions that are more habitable and support vegetation. Greenland's landscape is characterized by its stunning natural beauty and unique blend of ice and land formations.


Is Greenland Iceland?

No. There is one little confusing thing though. Iceland is green and warm, while Greenland is covered in snow and ice.


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because Greenland is a big country... the ice is far far away from the coast.. and the land between the ice and the coast is green... very green


What part of Greenland is not covered in ice?

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What is greenland covered by?

About 80% of Greenland's land surface is covered by ice.


Why most of Greenland is covered with snow?

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What percentage of land is covered by ice in Greenland?

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