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
Geography of Europe
Study Guide
- Describe the location of the Pyrenees:
Divider between France and Spain
- What are the 4 regions of the United Kingdom:
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Describe the Danube River:
2nd longest river in Europe; goes through 12 countries
- Describe the Ural Mountains:
Divider between Europe and Asia; located in Russia
- Describe the location of the Scandinavian Peninsula:
Northern part of Europe
- Describe the European Plain:
Flat landform that stretches across most of Europe
- Describe the location of the Alps:
Mostly in Switzerland; Above Italy, makes trading difficult
- What are the effects of acid rain on Germany’s Black Forest?
Kills trees, makes animals sick
- What are the main causes of air pollution?
Automobile exhaust
- How is the UK’s government is solving the air pollution problem?
Emissions tests for cars; smokefree zones & higher smokestacks for factories
- 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
- Describe the population distribution of Russia:
Most people live in European Russia because it’s warmer
- Explain why Russia’s natural resources are difficult to use:
Harsh climate and rough terrain