What are the physical features of Europe?
In this lesson, we will be learning about the four regions of Europe: Central Uplands, Western Uplands, North European Plain and Alpine Mountains. You will also learn about the tallest mountain in Europe and also the important rivers that divide up Europe.
What are the physical features of Europe?
In this lesson, we will be learning about the four regions of Europe: Central Uplands, Western Uplands, North European Plain and Alpine Mountains. You will also learn about the tallest mountain in Europe and also the important rivers that divide up Europe.
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- Identify the environmental regions of Europe
- Explore the physical features of two contrasting European regions
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9 Questions
Q1.
What is the approximate population of Europe?
700 million
750 million
774 million
Q2.
Which country in Europe has the largest population?
France
Germany
Spain
United Kingdom
Q3.
Europe is the...
largest continent
the fifth largest continent
the second largest continent
the third largest continent
Q4.
How many parts (in terms of direction) is Europe split into?
1
2
3
Q5.
What are these parts called?
Central Europe, North Europe, South Europe
Northern and Southern Europe
Western and Eastern Europe
Q6.
In which part of Europe is the United Kingdom located in?
Eastern Europe
Southern Europe
Western Europe
Q7.
In which part of Europe is Germany located in?
Eastern Europe
Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Q8.
In which part of Europe is Poland located in?
Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Western Europe
Q9.
In which part of Europe is Spain located in?
Eastern Europe
Northern Europe
Western Europe
12 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following is not a continent?
Africa
Asia
North America
Oceania
Q2.
What are physical geography features?
Things related to the behaviour of humans.
Things related to the weather.
Q3.
Where is the tallest mountain in Europe located (Mount Elbrus)?
Estonia
France
Germany
Italy
United Kingdom
Q4.
What is the name of the highest and most extensive mountain range in Europe?
Rocky Mountains
The Andes
The Himalyas
Q5.
What are the names of the two rivers that divide Europe?
Danube and Nile
Nile and Amazon
Rhine and Volga
Q6.
What is the longest river in Europe?
Danube River
Nile River
Rhine River
Q7.
How many environmental regions are there in Europe?
1
2
3
Q8.
What are the characteristics of the Western Uplands?
higher in altitude and includes mountains and volcanoes
low elevation and home to many rivers
lower in altitude and heavily wooded
Q9.
What are the characteristics of the Alpine Mountains?
low elevation and home to many rivers
lower in altitude and heavily wooded
marshlands, lakes and fjords
Q10.
What are the characteristics of the Central Uplands?
higher in altitude and includes mountains and volcanoes
low elevation and home to many rivers
marshlands, lakes and fjords
Q11.
What are the characteristics of the North European Plain?
higher in altitude and includes mountains and volcanoes
lower in altitude and heavily wooded
marshlands, lakes and fjords
Q12.
Where are Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius located?
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Sweden