Landforms
Where are fjords located?
Norway (or along the coasts of Scandinavian countries).
What are three major resources found in Europe?
Coal, natural gas, and iron ore.
: What is the North Atlantic Drift?
: A warm ocean current that affects the climate of northwestern Europe, making it milder.
How did the Dutch create more land for farming?
The Dutch used dikes and polder systems to reclaim land from the sea.
What are the two major rivers in Europe?
The Rhine and the Danube.
What is the Meseta?
A large, central plateau in Spain.
Why do the Irish burn peat?
Peat is used as a source of fuel in Ireland due to a lack of other natural
How are the Mistral and Sirocco winds similar?
Both are strong winds that affect southern Europe (Mistral in France and Sirocco in Italy and Greece).
What is acid rain?
Rain that is polluted with sulfuric and nitric acids, damaging the environment.
How are rivers used in Europe?
Rivers are used for transportation, irrigation, and as sources of hydroelectric power.
What is the Massif Central?
A mountain range in southern France.
Name a resource shared by the United Kingdom and Belgium.
Coal.
Why do trees not grow in upper Scandinavia?
Due to the cold, harsh climate and permafrost in the region.
How did Venice grow?
Venice grew on a series of islands in a lagoon, and its canals were developed for transportation.
Name a river that flows through both Germany and France.
The Rhine River.
Why can Europe be called “a peninsula of peninsulas”?
Because Europe is made up of many smaller peninsulas, such as the Iberian, Italian, and Balkan Peninsulas.
What is the resource commonly found in the United Kingdom and Finland?
Iron ore.
What vegetation grows in the land of the midnight sun?
: Lichens, mosses, and small shrubs.
What is deforestation?
The process of clearing forests for land use, often leading to environmental damage.
Which river is the longest in Europe?
The Volga River.
Name three mountain chains in Europe.
The Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Carpathian Mountains.
What type of resources are typically found in Scandinavia?
: Timber, oil, and hydroelectric power.
How does the climate affect agriculture in Scandinavia?
Short growing seasons and colder temperatures make farming difficult, but crops like barley, oats, and potatoes are grown.
What is the Zuider Zee?
A body of water in the Netherlands that was transformed into the IJsselmeer by the creation of dikes.
Why are rivers important to European cities?
They serve as transportation routes, provide water, and are central to trade and industry.