Chapter 1 Geography in Germany

Question 1

What are the nine neighboring states bordering Germany?

Answer 1

Poland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands

Question 2

What are the major rivers in Germany?

Answer 2

Danube, Oder, Main, Rhine, Elbe

Question 3

Describe the four distinct geographical areas in Germany from North to South. What is the climate like?

Answer 3

• North German Plains: Flat with small lakes, hills
• Central Mountain Range (Mittelgebirge): Patchwork of mountains, rivers and Valleys from Rhenish State mountain to Bavarian Forest
• Alpine Foothills
• Alps: Small section, South, meadows and towering mountains
• Temperate (not extremely cold or hot)

Question 4

What does “Umweltbewusstsein” mean and how is it evident in Germany?

Answer 4

environmental consciousness - separation of waste into paper, organic matter, metal in street corners; cars are banned from most historic city centers, but bicycle paths are built; fuel efficient cars

Question 5

How many bundesländer are here in Germany? Name the three city states

Answer 5

ex-GDR: 5
ex-FRG: 8
City States: 3 (Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen)
=Total 16