Good Mafternoon! 8/17/15EQ: What ‘s important about the physical features of Europe?

HW: Study for your map quiz- 8/21 (Friday)

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3.3.On the top of page 5, answer the following question:On the top of page 5, answer the following question:

Which do you think impacts Europe more- Which do you think impacts Europe more- RiversRivers or or MountainsMountains? ?

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8-17 5 Physical Features GO

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF EUROPE

RHINE RIVERLongest river in Germany

An important waterway for trade

Lots of castles!!Begins in Switzerland, winds through Germany, France, Luxembourg, & The Netherlands

http://www.britannica.com/place/Rhine-River

DANUBE RIVER2nd largest river in Europe (Volga is first)

Flows through 9 countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, & Ukraine

1,770 miles longPlayed a vital role in the development of central Europe (trade & cultural diffusion)

THE ALPS

Located in Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, & Liechtenstein

Major tourist destination Extend for almost 700 miles!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIHOJ2dq_UU

PYRENEES MOUNTAINS Form the natural border between France & Spain

Extend for about 270 miles

URAL MOUNTAINS

Considered the natural boundary between Europe & Asia

Divide Russia: 1/4 is in Europe, 3/4 is in Asia1,500 miles long!Among the world’s OLDEST mountain rangesHuge deposits of gold, nickel, silver, platinum, coal, iron, & other minerals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKkwCkGmgJQ

THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

Small body of water that separates England from France

350 miles long In the past, it was used as a good system of defense for England

An important waterway for trade http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8-3IFEitW4

The Pyrenees form the northern border2nd largest peninsula in EuropeIncludes the countries of Spain & Portugal

IBERIAN PENINSULA

Largest peninsula in Europe (1,150 miles long)

Consists of Norway, Sweden, and the northern region of Finland

Region is rich in timber, iron, & copper

SCANDINAVIAN PENINSULA

Important route for trade & cultural exchange Located between 3 continents (Europe, Africa, & Asia)

Covers an area of 965,000 square milesName means “in the middle of the earth” (surrounded by land)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_XPdzoljZw

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Largest mountain-free landform in Europe

Stretches from the Pyrenees in the west to the Ural Mountains in the east

Extends 2,000 milesSuccessful agricultural area

THE EUROPEAN PLAIN

European Plain

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