Physical Geography & Landmarks of Europe

A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, as in Norway and Iceland, typically formed by submergence of a glaciated valley

• Peninsula

• Western Uplands

• Fjord

• Taiga

Separates Great Britain from France. Is a busy route for shipping transportation on it and car and train travel under it

• Rhine River

• Westerlies

• Alpine Mountains

• English Channel

The most important body of water in Southern Europe. Stretches from Spain to Greece and is almost completely surrounded by land.

• Mediterranean Sea

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Danube River

• Caspian Sea

This is an area of extremely fertile land stretching across northern Europe

• Scandinavian Peninsula
• European Plain
• Great Rift Valley
• Iberian Peninsula

Why is Europe called a peninsula? 

• It has many mountains and rivers. 
• It has an unusually long coastline. 
• It is surrounded by water on three sides.
• It is the main landmass of Eurasia. 

Name the  famous Roman amphitheater still standing today. 

• Acropolis
• Colosseum
• Pantheon
• Parthenon

Why are Western Europe’s rivers essential to its economy?

• The rivers are scenic and attract many tourists.
• Western Europe’s rivers create political boundaries.
• The rivers provide routes for shipping, exporting, and importing goods.
• Fishing is the main industry in Western Europe.

Which one borders Switzerland?

• Belgium
• Luxemburg
• Germany
• England

What does "the British Isles" include?

• England and Scotland 
• Great Britain and Ireland
• England and Ireland
• Scotland and Wales
  

Name the country where the Parthenon is located.

• Italy

• Greece

• Spain

• Portugal