- drift|less area
- drift|less area «DRIHFT lihs»,Geology. an area, including parts of the present states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois, which was presumably not covered by ice during the glacial epoch.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Drift diving — is a type of recreational diving where the diver is transported by the currents caused by the tide or in a river. The current gives the diver the impression of flying and allows the diver to cover long distances underwater, possibly seeing more… … Wikipedia
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Denman Wildlife Area — IUCN Category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area) … Wikipedia