September 19

Week of September 19th-23rd

Tentative Schedule:

Monday: What is Culture?

Tuesday: Languages of Europe

Wednesday: Literacy Rate and Standard of Living

Thursday: Religions of Europe

Friday: Review/Assessment

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September 14

Don’t Forget Test Tomorrow!!

We will take the Europe Physical Geography Unit Test tomorrow. Please use your notes and resources within this blog to prepare.

Periods 1 and 2: Work on your assigned task

Period 6 and 7: Complete the Chernobyl RAFT

 

 

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Geography of Europe

Study Guide

  1. Describe the location of the Pyrenees:

Divider between France and Spain

  1. What are the 4 regions of the United Kingdom:

England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

  1. Describe the Danube River:

2nd longest river in Europe; goes through 12 countries

  1. Describe the Ural Mountains:

Divider between Europe and Asia; located in Russia

  1. Describe the location of the Scandinavian Peninsula:

Northern part of Europe

  1. Describe the European Plain:

Flat landform that stretches across most of Europe

  1. Describe the location of the Alps:

Mostly in Switzerland; Above Italy, makes trading difficult

  1. What are the effects of acid rain on Germany’s Black Forest?

Kills trees, makes animals sick

  1. What are the main causes of air pollution?

Automobile exhaust

  1. How is the UK’s government is solving the air pollution problem?

Emissions tests for cars; smokefree zones & higher smokestacks for factories

  1. Describe the effects of the nuclear explosion in Chernobyl:

People & animals got sick, trees were cut down, drinking water & food was unsafe for a long time

  1. Describe the population distribution of Russia:

Most people live in European Russia because it’s warmer

  1. Explain why Russia’s natural resources are difficult to use:

Harsh climate and rough terrain

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September 11

Week of September 12th-16th

Tentative Schedule

On Level

Monday- Europe’s climate, location, natural resources and population distribution

Tuesday- Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Brief Constructed Response (BCR)

Wednesday- Geography of Europe Tiered Task

Thursday- Geography of Europe Post Test

Friday- Constitution Day  Task

Advanced Content

Monday- Europe’s climate, location, natural resources and population distribution

Tuesday-Wednesday– Olympic Committee Project

Thursday- Geography of Europe Post Test

Friday- Constitution Day  Task

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