Maps
Is the UK an island or peninsula?
Island
What causes the UK to have a mild climate?
warm ocean currents/Gulf Stream
What is the environmental issue of the UK?
Air Pollution
Why cant Russia use most of their natural resources?
Harsh, Cold climate
What is the two major rivers in Europe?
Danube, Riviera, Rhine
Which mountains separate France and Spain?
Pyrenees Mts.
How does climate impact where people live?
Most people live where there is a comfortable climate.
What are the 2 main causes of Acid Rain
Factories (coal burning) and automobiles (emissions)
A large part of the population of Russia live on the __________ side because the climate is warmer and more comfortable. The ________ side is very cold and has a lot of permafrost.
1 European side, 2 Asian side
What is the three major mountains systems in Europe?
Alps, Pyrenees, Urals
What physical feature lies between the UK and mainland Europe?
English Channel
Where do most people in the UK and Germany live?
Rural areas
Which is an effect(s) of the Chernobyl?
a. Unsafe drinking water
b. Healthy forests
c. Fall out to other countries
a. Unsafe drinking water
c. Fall out to other countries
Good ________ and ______ land are good for ________.
Climate, Arable, Farming
Where is Germany's location in Europe?
Central Europe
What feature separates European Russia and Asian Russia?
Ural Mountains
Why do most people in the UK work in the service industry?
Because most of their natural resources are being used up
The UK possesses three different natural resources..
What are coal, oil, and natural gas.
Where is the UK's location is Europe?
Northwest
Which large feature forms the enitre southern border of Europe?
Mediterranean Sea
What is permafrost?
Permanently frozen soil (found in the tundra)
How does weathr play a role in Germany's acid rain?
wind currents carry toxic smoke from the UK
What are the two natural resources that Germany has besides timber?
What are coal and iron ore
What are the two peninsulas in Europe?
Scandanavian and Iberian Peninsulas