Geography of Europe

Although Europe is called a continent, it’s actually a part of _____________________, the large landmass that includes Europe and Asia.

• Eurasia

• Asura

• Iberian Peninsula

• Scandinavia

_____________________ refers to the shape and elevation of land in a region.

• Topography

• Geography

• Morphology

• Archeology

The majority of Northern Europe is part of the vast ______________________________, while most of Southern Europe is more mountainous.

• Northern European Plain

• Southern European Plain

• Scandinavian Peninsula

• Ural Mountains

Which body of water can be found to the south of Europe?

• Atlantic Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• English Channel
• Mediterranean Sea

The biggest mountain range in Europe is the

• Alps

• Danube

• Germany

• Italy

Rivers are useful for

• trade (people ship good in and out on them)

• food (people eat the fish from the rivers & animals that are drawn to the river)

• irrigation (watering) of farmland / crops

• all of the above

What forms the border between Europe and Asia?

• Volga River

• Ural Mountains

• Alps Mountains

• Northern European Plain

What is Europe's largest peninsula?

• Scandinavian Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula

• Baltic Peninsula