Western Europe Physical Geography

Western Europe’s physical geography includes mountains, uplands, rivers, and flat plains.

• True
• False

Which mountain range separates Spain from the rest of Europe? 

• Alps 
• Andes
• Pyrenees 
• Rockies 

Peat or decaying vegetable matter, can be used as a source of heat

• True
• False

Which natural resource helped support industrial development in both Britain and Germany

• Coal 
• Gas 
• Oil 

What are 3 countries that are considered part of Western Europe?

• France, Egypt, and Italy
• Austria, Germany, and Greece
• Austria, Belgium, and Ireland

What body of water separates southern England from France? 

• English Channel
• North Sea
• Rhine River

What body of water is the shallow part of the Atlantic Ocean that separates Britain from the rest of Europe?

• English Channel
• North Sea
• Rhine River

Name 2 natural resources in Western Europe.

• Natural Gas and Petroleum

• Oil and Fast-flowing Rivers

• Oil and Peat

• Air and Grass

Europe 

• is the smallest continent
•  is part of the larger landmass known as Eurasia
• has a low population density
• is south of Africa

What mountain range is shown in brown relief?

• North European Mountains
• Alps
• Urals
• Pyrenees