General Euro Geo
Geographically, Europe stretches west to east from which ocean to which mountains in Russia?
From the Atlantic Ocean to the Ural Mountains in Russia.
How do you describe the Northwest Highlands?
Ancient eroded region of rugged hills & low mountains.
How do you describe the Northern Plain?
Coastal plain stretching from France’s Atlantic coast to Ural Mountains (Russia).
How do you describe the Central Uplands?
Area of hills & small plateaus along with forested slopes & fertile valleys.
How do you describe the Alpine Region
Stretching from France to Balkan Peninsula with peeks over 14,000 feet.
What are the 3 major European climate types we studied?
Marine West Coast, Humid Continental, Mediterranean
Geographically running north to south, Europe stretches from which ocean to which other major body of water?
Geographically running north to south, Europe stretches from the Arctic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Name at least 3 countries the Northwest Highlands includes.
The Northwest highlands includes Ireland, England, Spain, Portugal and parts of France.
What natural landform helps to explain why the Northern European plain very densely populated?
Rivers allowed culture & populations to travel, trade, and migrate throughout region.
Which forest in the Central Uplands represents a rich culture of ancient traditions, deep connection between European people and mysterious wilderness.
Why is transportation difficult in this region?
The rugged and steep terrain of the Alps is a barrier to transportation.
Describe the marine west coast climate:
Temperatures are mostly mild & cloudy, drizzly & foggy.
What is a fjord?
Narrow, deep inlets of the sea set between high rocky cliffs
What to glaciers carve out along Norway’s coast?
Glaciers carved out fjords along Norway’s coast.
What is the main industry in the Northern European Plain region?
Farming
What is the main industry in the Central Uplands?
Coal mining
What is tallest mountain in the system in the Alpine region?
Mont Blanc is tallest mountain in the system.
Describe the Humid Continental climate:
Characterized by cold winters with snow and warm to hot summers.
Europe is nearly surrounded by water. Name all of the surrounding bodies of water:
North: Arctic Ocean (North Sea, Baltic Sea)
West: Atlantic Ocean
South: Mediterranean Sea & the Black Sea
When the glaciers melted, the retreating glaciers left behind thin soils & thousands of what?
Lakes
Who were the first people to live on the European Plain, and what did they do to survive? (Britannica article)
The first people to inhabit the European Plain were hunter-gatherers who relied on the region's abundant natural resources for survival.
What are modern uses for the Central Uplands region?
The Central Uplands is used for hiking, tourism, farming, and forestry
What is the Alpine region is famous for?
Tourism, cheese making, Alpine folklore
Name 4 countries with a Mediterranean climate:
Spain, Italy, Greece, and southern France
There are 50 countries in Europe. How many of them have their capital city on the European continent? LABEL TEN COUNTRIES! (Map)
There are 50 countries in Europe, but only 44 of them have their capital city on the European continent.
The Northwestern Highlands is also known as the “Cradle of Geology” this UNESCO Global Geopark contains the oldest rocks in Europe. How old are these rocks?
3 billion years old!
How did better farming tools and techniques help people on the European Plain grow more food? (Britannica article)
The introduction of iron plows with coulters allowed for deeper tilling of the soil, improving aeration and drainage. Crop rotation methods helped maintain soil fertility, and the use of animal labor for plowing increased efficiency. These innovations led to surplus food production, supporting population growth and the development of more complex social structures.
Why did many industrial towns and cities grew near the coal deposits in the Central Uplands?
Coal was a vital energy source for powering factories, steam engines, and later electricity, reducing transportation costs for industries.
What is over-tourism and what is its effect on the Alpine region?
Over crowding, pollution, eroding / damage to the mountains, wildlife disruptions (habitats damaged)
Agriculture an important aspect of the economy in the Mediterranean climate regions. Name 3 crops that grow in abundance here:
This climate supports the growth of crops like olives, grapes, and citrus fruits, making agriculture an important aspect of the economy.