Map of Europe.With an area of 4 million square miles, Europe is the sixth-largest continent. Europe and Asia share the same landmass land·mass n. A large unbroken area of land. landmass Noun a large continuous area of land landmass , often called Eurasia. However, most geographers consider Europe and Asia to be separate continents and use the Caucasus and Ural mountains Ural Mountains Mountain range, Russia and Kazakhstan. Generally held to constitute the boundary between Europe and Asia, the range extends north-south for some 1,550 mi (2,500 km) from just south of the Kara Sea to the Ural River; a southward spur extends into northwestern as boundary lines separating the two continents. The Great European Plain The European Plain or Great European Plain is a plain in Europe. It is the largest mountain-free landform in Europe, although a number of highlands are identified within. that stretches across Europe's north-central region has excellent farmland. Europe has many major rivers that are important transportation highways. It also has scenic snowcapped mountains and deep fjords in the North. Europe has major mineral resources Noun 1. mineral resources - natural resources in the form of minerals natural resource, natural resources - resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature , including oil, coal, and iron ore. The warm, sunny Mediterranean beaches contrast with the cold Arctic region. The continent of Europe is small, but densely populated, with 728 million people. But unlike the populations of other continents, Europe's population is becoming smaller. 1. If you crossed Europe along the 50[degrees]N parallel of latitude, through which countries would you travel? -- 2. Locate and name the countries that match these descriptions: (A) The country at 40[degrees]N, 22[degrees]E that hosted the 2004 Summer Olympic Games The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event held every four years, organised by the International Olympic Committee. and is the site of the original Olympic Games Olympic games, premier athletic meeting of ancient Greece, and, in modern times, series of international sports contests. The Olympics of Ancient Greece Although records cannot verify games earlier than 776 B.C. : -- (B) The easternmost country of Europe: -- the westernmost country of Europe: -- (C) The peninsula country at 40[degrees]N, 17[degrees]E and its two large islands in the Mediterranean This is a list of islands in the Mediterranean Sea: By area Name Image Country Area (km²) Population Capital/Main City Political Status Flag 1 Sicily Sea: -- (D) The country at 52[degrees]N, 0[degrees] longitude that has been a strong ally of the U.S. in the war in Iraq: -- (E) The mountains in France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and several neighboring countries: -- (F) The countries and sea in Eastern Europe Eastern Europe The countries of eastern Europe, especially those that were allied with the USSR in the Warsaw Pact, which was established in 1955 and dissolved in 1991. that border Ukraine: -- (G) The European countries at the Arctic Circle Arctic Circle, imaginary circle on the surface of the earth at 66 1-2°N latitude, i.e., 23 1-2° south of the North Pole. It marks the northernmost point at which the sun can be seen at the winter solstice (about Dec. : -- (H) The country at 40[degrees]N, 5[degrees]W that decided to withdraw its troops from Iraq following a serious terrorist attack: -- 3. Locate and name the geographical features of Europe that match these descriptions: (A) The narrow body of water that separates the United Kingdom from the European mainland: (B)The two seas that border Russia on the north: -- the two seas that border Russia on the south: -- (C)The mountains that form a natural boundary between France and Spain: -- (D)The seven seas that border southern Europe Southern Europe or sometimes Mediterranean Europe is a region of the European continent. There is no clear definition of the term which can vary depending on whether geographic, cultural, linguistic or historical factors are taken into account. : -- (E)The body of water at 57[degrees]N, 4[degrees]E that is a major source of oil for the United Kingdom, Norway, and Germany: -- (F) France's three major rivers: -- (G) The two oceans that border Europe: on the west: --; on the north: -- 4. Locate and identify these capitals, then name the correct countries: (A) 60[degrees]N, 11[degrees]E: -- (D) 51[degrees]N, 30[degrees]E: -- (B) 64[degrees]N, 22[degrees]W: -- (E) 42[degrees]N, 12[degrees]E: -- (C) 44[degrees]N, 26[degrees]E: -- (F) 52[degrees]N, 0[degrees]: -- 5. Which of these Canadian cities is closest to the latitude of Oslo, Norway: Calgary, Alberta; Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Northwest Territories, territory (2001 pop. 37,360), 532,643 sq mi (1,379,028 sq km), NW Canada. The Northwest Territories lie W of Nunavut, N of lat. 60°N, and E of Yukon. ; or Whitehorse, Yukon Territory? -- 6. Calculate the distance (to the nearest 100 miles) if you flew from: Cologne, Germany, to Tallinn, Estonia: -- 7. On the outline map of Europe, write the names of as many countries as you can. Use the Atlas map to check your answers. Map of Europe 1. United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Russia 2. (A) Greece (B) Russia; Iceland (C) Italy, Sardinia, Sicily (D) United Kingdom (E) Alps (F) Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova (G) Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Iceland (opt.) (H) Spain 3. (A) English Channel (B) Barents Sea, White Sea; Caspian Sea, Black Sea (C) Pyrenees Mountains (D) Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, Adriatic, Ionian, Aegean, Black, Caspian (E) North Sea (F) Loire, Seine, Rhone rivers (G) Atlantic Ocean; Arctic Ocean 4. (A) Oslo, Norway (B) Reykjavik, Iceland (C) Bucharest, Romania (D) Kiev, Ukraine (E) Rome, Italy (F) London, United Kingdom 5. Whitehorse, Yukon Territory 6. 900 miles |
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