Geography of Europe Handouts

Geography of Europe Handouts

Geography of Europe Questions Using maps from your textbook, atlases, or other sources, answer the following questions about the geography of Europe. 1. What is the large body of water that separates Europe from North America? 2. Name the body of water that separates Europe and Africa. 3. The North Sea separates mainland Europe from which island-country? 4. Sweden and Finland are both peninsulas that extend into what body of water? 5. Europe is often described as a peninsula of peninsulas. Name three countries that are peninsulas in the Mediterranean Sea. 6. The world s largest lake is bordered by both Europe and Asia. Name it. 7. The cities of Budapest, Vienna, and Belgrade can all be found along the beautiful river. 8. Name the rivers on which each of these capital cities are located, Paris, London, Rome, and Moscow. 9. Which mountain is the highest point in Europe (not including Russia)? 10. Name the country that extends the farthest north in Europe. 11. The world s largest country is divided between Europe and Asia. What is it? 12. Sardinia and Sicily are Mediterranean Islands that are part of what country? 13. Name the four countries that border Switzerland. Geography of Europe 1

14. What is the line of longitude that runs through London, U.K.? 15. These three small countries are west of Russia, east of the Baltic Sea and North of Poland. 16. To travel from England to France, you must cross this body of water. 17. This mountain range is found in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and France. 18. What mountain range separates France and Spain? 19. Name the mountain range found in Russia that divides Europe and Asia. 20. The world s smallest country is found in this Italian city. Geography of Europe 2

Geography of Europe Answer Grid 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 9 19 10 20 Geography of Europe 3

Geography of Europe Answers 1. What is the large body of water that separates Europe from North America? Atlantic Ocean 2. Name the body of water that separates Europe and Africa Mediterranean Sea 3. The North Sea separates mainland Europe from which island-country? United Kingdom (England) 4. Sweden and Finland are both peninsulas that extend into what body of water? Baltic Sea 5. Europe is often described as a peninsula of peninsulas. Name three countries that are peninsulas in the Mediterranean Sea. Spain, Italy, Greece, 6. The world s largest lake is bordered by both Europe and Asia. Name it. Caspian Sea 7. The cities of Budapest, Vienna, and Belgrade can all be found along the beautiful river. The Danube 8. Name the rivers on which each of these capital cities are located. Paris, London, Rome, Moscow. Paris Seine; London Thames; Rome Tiber; Moscow - Volga 9. Which mountain is the highest point in Europe (not including Russia)? Mont Blanc 10. Name the country that extends the farthest north in Europe. Norway 11. The world s largest country is divided between Europe and Asia. What is it? Russia 12. Sardinia and Sicily are Mediterranean Islands that are part of what country? Italy 13. Name the four countries that border Switzerland. Geography of Europe 4

Germany, France, Austria, Italy 14. What is the line of longitude that runs through London, U.K.? The Prime Meridian ( 0 ) 15. These three small countries are west of Russia, east of the Baltic Sea and North of Poland. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania 16. To travel from England to France, you must cross this body of water. The English Channel 17. This mountain range is found in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and France. The Alps 18. What mountain range separates France and Spain? The Pyrenees 19. Name the mountain range found in Russia that divides Europe and Asia. The Urals 20. The world s smallest country, Vatican City, is actually located in this Italian city. Rome Geography of Europe 5

Student s Blank Map of Europe Moscow London Paris Vienna Budapest Belgrade Rome Geography of Europe 6

START Go ahead 2 spaces Miss one turn Take a ride on the Eurorail Go back 2 spaces Miss one turn Geography of Europe (Reteach 6.1d) Go back 2 spaces Go ahead 2 spaces END Go ahead 2 spaces Go back 2 spaces Take a ride on the Orient Express Take an extra turn Take an extra turn Go ahead 2 spaces Take an extra turn Geography of Europe 7

France and Spain are separated by a mountain range. What is the name of the mountain range that separates the two countries? 1 What is the world s smallest country? 2 To travel from England to France, you must travel south to cross a body of water. What is the name of this body of water? 6 The world s smallest country is actually located within an Italian city. Identify the Italian city. 7 Which European country is a peninsula? 3 What is the line of longitude, which runs through London in the United Kingdom? 8 What is the world s largest lake, which is bordered by both Europe and Asia? 4 What is the name of the mountain range that is located in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and France? 9 Identify the country that is shaped like a boot. 5 What country is located west of Spain? 10 Geography of Europe 8

Which country is located directly east of Sweden? 11 Which sea is located directly south of France? 16 Which ocean is located west of Ireland? In which country is the Rhine River located? 12 17 In which county is the Volga River located? 13 What is the large body of water that separates Europe from North America? 18 The cities of Budapest, Vienna, and Belgrade can be found along what river? 14 Sardinia and Sicily are Mediterranean Islands that are part of what country? 19 Paris is located on what river? 15 London is located on what river? 20 Geography of Europe 9

Rome is located on what river? What are the two major plains of Europe? 21 26 What are the two mountain ranges that occupy peninsulas? 22 Crete is what type of landform? 27 Which countries border both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea? 23 Identify the landform that forms the border between Spain and France. 28 What country is located at 49 N, 2 E? 24 What capital city is located at 42 N,13 E? 29 What country is located at 53 N, 22 E? 25 What capital city is located at 41 N, 20 E? 30 Geography of Europe 10

What is the tallest and most active volcano in Europe? 31 Identify the world s largest country that is divided between Europe and Asia. 33 Identify the mountain ranges that are located at 46 N, 25 E. 32 The Northern European plain is located in what countries? 34 Geography of Europe 11

Geography of Europe Rules for Play Players roll the die, take a card, answer the question correctly and move the number of dots on the die. First player to reach the end of the game wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, and fourth place. Answers: 1. The Pyrenees 18. Atlantic Ocean 2. Vatican City 19. Italy 3. Spain 20. Thames 4. Caspian Sea 21. Tiber 5. Italy 22. Apennines and Kjolen 6. English Channel 23. Spain, France 7. Rome 24. United Kingdom 8. Prime Meridian 25. Poland 9. The Alps 26. Northern European Plain 10. Portugal Great Hungarian Plain 11. Finland 27. Island 12. Atlantic Ocean 28. The Pyrenees 13. Russia 29. Rome, Italy 14. The Danube 30. Tirane, Albania 15. Seine 31. Mt. Etna 16. Mediterranean Sea 32. Carpathian & Transylvanian 17. Germany 33. Russia 34. Germany, Poland, Lithuania Geography of Europe 12

Rivers of Europe Mediterranean Sea Locate the Rivers 1. Outline the Danube River red. 2. Outline the Rhine River orange. 3. Outline the Thames River green. 4. Outline the Elbe River purple. 5. Outline the Seine River yellow. Geography of Europe 13

Rivers of Europe-continued Using page A15 in People, Places, and Change identify the cities located on the following rivers: Danube River Rhine River Thames River Elbe River Seine River What are the advantages of these European cities being located on the rivers? (Answer the following question using complete sentences) What reasons did citizens have to locate to these areas? (Answer the following question using complete sentences) Geography of Europe 14