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Europe: Landforms & Resources

Europe: Landforms & Resources. Chapter 12 – Section 1 Pages 273-277 TEKS: 1A,2A,2B,4A, 6A, 7B, 8A, 9A, 11B, 12B, 16A, 20A, 20B, 21A, 21C, 22A, 22B, 22C. “Peninsula of Peninsulas”. Most Europeans are no more than 300 miles from ocean/sea.

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Europe: Landforms & Resources

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  1. Europe:Landforms& Resources Chapter 12 – Section 1 Pages 273-277 TEKS: 1A,2A,2B,4A, 6A, 7B, 8A, 9A, 11B, 12B, 16A, 20A, 20B, 21A, 21C, 22A, 22B, 22C

  2. “Peninsula of Peninsulas” • Most Europeans are no more than 300 miles from ocean/sea. • Scandinavian Peninsula - result of glaciers moving from Ice Age. • In Norway, glaciers carved out fjords, U-shaped valleys that connect to the sea.

  3. Other Peninsulas in Europe • Iberian – Spain and Portugal • Balkan – Greece, Albania, Moldova, etc. • Italian – Italy

  4. Various Mountain Chains • Alps–France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria. • Pyrenees - Restrict movement from France to Spain and Portugal. • Balkans – Blocks Balkan Peninsula from rest of Europe.

  5. Mountains of Europe:Walls separating different groups

  6. Rivers: Europe’s Links • Europe is filled with a network of rivers. • Used to transport goods throughout Europe, aiding economic growth. • Throughout history, these rivers encouraged trade and travel.

  7. Fertile Plains in Europe • Benefits: Desirable land for agriculture • Setbacks: Allowed armies and groups of invaders to use it

  8. Europe’s Natural Resources • The continent has an abundant supply of two natural resources – coal and iron ore. • Oil and natural gas can also be found under the North Sea Floor. • About 33% of land is suitable for agriculture. • In some areas like Ireland, resources are limited. They use peat as fuel.

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