Mountain Chains
These mountains stretch from Austria and Italy to Switzerland, Germany, and France.
Alps
This river starts in Germany and passes through 10 countries before reaching the Black Sea.
Danube River
This vast lowland region stretches from France to Russia.
Northern European Plain
Valleys between mountains are important for growing these.
crops
Europe has how many main land regions?
four
These mountains separate Spain and France.
Pyrenees
This river starts in Switzerland and flows into the North Sea, carrying goods inland.
Rhine River
The fertile soil here makes it ideal for what economic activity?
farming/crop growing
Iron ore is important for what type of economic activity?
industry/manufacturing
The Alps belong to which region
The Alpine region
This chain runs along the Italian Peninsula.
Apennines
A human-made water passage used for shipping and travel.
a canal
This capital city, located on the plain, is one of Europe’s largest urban centers.
Paris
Europe’s rivers are often described as this, meaning boats can travel easily on them.
navigable
This natural feature helps transport goods deep inland in Europe.
rivers
These mountains extend through Poland, Romania, and Ukraine.
Carpathians
This city in Italy is famous for using canals to move goods.
Venice
The Northern European Plain passes through at least four countries. Name two.
France, Belgium, Germany, or Poland
These waterways form when canals are linked with rivers.
waterways/navigable routes
Give one example of a resource from forests in the Alpine region.
wood/timber
Name two natural resources provided by Europe’s mountain chains.
forests (wood) and mineral resources (iron ore)
This small European country has more than 3,000 miles of rivers and canals.
Netherlands
Why is the Northern European Plain important for Europe’s population?
is because it has fertile soil and supports many urban centers
Why are fertile plains and river valleys critical for Europe’s economy?
they support farming, trade, and large populations
Explain how landforms and resources support economic activities in Europe.
by providing fertile soil for farming, rivers for transport, forests for wood, and minerals for industries