Europe Setting

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What physical feature separates England from a large part of the rest of Europe?

Multiple Choice

Which countries are part of the United Kingdom?

• England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland

• England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales

• England, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland

• England, Scotland, Wales, France

Open Ended

Compare the geographic locations of the United Kingdom and France in Europe. How might their locations influence their interactions with other European countries?

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What is a major city in France?

Multiple Choice

Which countries are included in Benelux?

• Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg

• Belgium, Netherlands, France

• Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany

• Netherlands, Luxembourg, France

Multiple Choice

Which physical features contribute to the economic benefits of western Europe?

• Access to the Atlantic Ocean

• Mountain ranges

• Deserts

• Dense forests

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What country has access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea?

Multiple Choice

Which countries are part of the Alpine region in Europe?

• Germany, Switzerland, Austria

• France, Spain, Portugal

• Norway, Sweden, Denmark

• Italy, Greece, Turkey

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What physical feature extends across portions of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria?

Open Ended

Explain how access to major bodies of water has influenced trade and economic development in different regions of Europe.

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Name one European country found in the Nordic region.

Multiple Choice

Which river allows for easy trade in the Alpine and Nordic regions of Europe?

• Danube River

• Rhine River

• Seine River

• Volga River

Open Ended

Explain how modifying the Alps through the construction of ski slopes can both help and hurt the region.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered physical features of Southern Europe?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Strait of Gibraltar

• Adriatic Sea

• Baltic Sea

Open Ended

Why is the Strait of Gibraltar important?

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What country sits between Portugal and France?

Open Ended

Why are Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania known as the Baltic Republics?

Multiple Choice

How does access to the Mediterranean Sea impact trade in southeastern Europe compared to landlocked countries in eastern Europe?

• It allows for easier trade and economic growth.

• It has no impact on trade.

• It makes trade more difficult.

• It only affects tourism, not trade.

Open Ended

How do you think being landlocked affects the price of goods in a country?

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What two bodies of water does the Strait of Gibraltar connect?

Multiple Select

Which of the following countries are part of the Balkan region?

• Romania

• Slovenia

• Albania

• Belarus

Multiple Select

The Black Sea borders which of the following countries?

• Ukraine

• Belarus

• Moldova

• Romania

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key goal for today's lesson?

• To memorize capitals of all European countries

• To identify major countries in Europe

• To learn about Asian geography

• To write an essay about Europe

Open Ended

What strategies did you use today to help you identify and remember the locations of major countries in Europe?