Europe's Diverse Physical Features and Landforms
Physical Features
Key Terms
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Fjords
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Polders
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Dikes
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Navigable
Landforms
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Compared to other continents, Europe is small
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Major Islands
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Great Britain, Ireland, and Iceland
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Major Peninsulas
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Scandinavia, Iberian, Italian, and Balkan
Peninsulas
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Four major landform regions
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Northwest Highlands, Northern European Plain,
Central Uplands, and the Alpine mountain system
Landforms
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Northwest Highlands
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Ancient eroded region of rugged hills and low
mountains
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Many fjords in this region
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Northern European Plain
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France’s Atlantic coast all the way to the Ural
Mountains
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Many rivers flow across it before reaching the
ocean
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River towns and port cities have developed
Landforms
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Central Uplands
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Old eroded region
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Many productive coal fields
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Alpine Mountain System
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Includes the Alps
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Carpathian, Apennines, Pyrenees
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Tectonic processes formed the mountains of the
Alpine system
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Iceland experiences volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
Water
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Europe is nearly surrounded by water
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South lies the Mediterranean Sea
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Arctic Ocean, North Sea, and the Baltic Sea lie to the
north
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The Rhine and Danube stand out among Europe’s
most important rivers.
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Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps
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Danube begins in the uplands of southern Germany
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Cleaning up and controlling pollution in Europe's
rivers is a major environmental challenge
Questions to Consider
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What are the two major river systems of
Europe?
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What are the four regions in Europe?
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Name one major island and one major
peninsula in Europe.
"Discover the intriguing physical features and landforms of Europe, from fjords to polders, dikes, and navigable waterways. Learn about major islands, peninsulas, and distinctive regions like the Northwest Highlands and Alpine mountain system. Explore the water surrounding Europe, including the Mediterranean Sea and important river systems like the Rhine and Danube. Delve into the unique geological characteristics, tectonic processes, and environmental challenges facing this continent."
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Key Terms Fjords Polders Dikes Navigable
Landforms Compared to other continents, Europe is small Major Islands Great Britain, Ireland, and Iceland Major Peninsulas Scandinavia, Iberian, Italian, and Balkan Peninsulas Four major landform regions Northwest Highlands, Northern European Plain, Central Uplands, and the Alpine mountain system
Landforms Northwest Highlands Ancient eroded region of rugged hills and low mountains Many fjords in this region Northern European Plain France s Atlantic coast all the way to the Ural Mountains Many rivers flow across it before reaching the ocean River towns and port cities have developed
Landforms Central Uplands Old eroded region Many productive coal fields Alpine Mountain System Includes the Alps Carpathian, Apennines, Pyrenees Tectonic processes formed the mountains of the Alpine system Iceland experiences volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
Water Europe is nearly surrounded by water South lies the Mediterranean Sea Arctic Ocean, North Sea, and the Baltic Sea lie to the north The Rhine and Danube stand out among Europe s most important rivers. Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps Danube begins in the uplands of southern Germany Cleaning up and controlling pollution in Europe's rivers is a major environmental challenge
Questions to Consider What are the two major river systems of Europe? What are the four regions in Europe? Name one major island and one major peninsula in Europe.
