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Do NowHow do the physical features of Europe compare to those in the United States?

Explain your answer.

Information Chapter 12 – Physical Geography - assignment due yesterday

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MIRPL

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Do Now

How do the physical features of Europe compare to those in the United States?

Explain your answer.

TPS:In what way or ways would the

physical features of Europe lead to development or how would this

prevent development and exploration?

The Problems with Mountains… What are the problems associated with

mountains?- Think: MIRPL

European Mountain Chains The Pyrenees

- cut off Spain and Portugal on the Iberian Peninsula- allow for regional development

The Apennines- the “spine” of Italy- divide Italy east-west

Mountains and Uplands- a difference in elevation Uplands

- area with hills or low mountains, mesas and high plateaus- many areas are eroded mountains

Kjolen Mountains (Scandinavia), Scottish Highlands, low area of Brittany in France

Germany’s Central Uplands, at the base of the Alps

The Brittany Region - France Part of the Masiff Central

- upland region of France

Brittany is defined as a region – Explain what makes it a region…. MIRPL

Europe: A Network of RiversRivers move ideas,

culture, people, goods, and connect regions

The Danube and Rhine Rivers- major rivers of Europe

Many navigable rivers- flow from interior to the sea- large enough for ships

Major RiversDanube Rhine

Flows through center of Europe

From east to west flows through 9

countries links Europeans to the

Black Sea1,771 miles of river

Flows from interior of Europe to the North Sea

820 miles flows through 6

countries important for defensive

history

T-P-SReview the map on pp. 275 and analyze the

rivers of Europe. Discuss the following question at your table:

How does the direction in which European rivers flow aid in linking Europeans to

the world?

Northern European Plain Fertile agricultural area of Europe

- produced food for centuries- France, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, and Poland

Subject to invasion throughout history- flat land allows for easy travel for armies

One third of Europe (33%) is suitable for farming.

Resources of Europe Read pp 276-277 (identify main ideas)

TOTD

How is Europe unique in terms of

physical land features? Explain.