Europe

Question 1

Describe EUROPE (7 points)D

Answer 1

# 2nd smallest continent
# Most densely populated
# N and W Europe is wealthiest in world
# Very Strong Economy
# North is cold and harsh winters
# South is very dry and dusty with hot temp
# Areas in middle moderated temp

Question 2

Name 3 well known landscapes of Europe

Answer 2

North Sea
Alps
Mediterranean Sea

Question 3

Discuss the North Sea in detail ( 6 points)

Answer 3

North Sea divide Britain from mainland Europe
North Sea was once rich in Fish, oil and gas
Today it’s been over fished and oil & gas running out

Question 4

How was the Alps formed and when did this happen?

Answer 4

The Alps were formed when the African continent collided with Europe and pushed the mountains up, today known as the Alps, 65 million yrs ago.

Question 5

The Alps Mountain range forms a natural border between?

Answer 5

It’s a natural border between North and Mediterranean Europe.

Question 6

Mediterranean Sea is very popular for who and why?

Answer 6

Popular Tourist attraction for south Europe for its

Warm Climate by the mediterranean Sea

Question 7

What does “landlocked” mean

Answer 7

It is when water is surrounded by land eg Mediterranean Sea.

Question 8

What is the “Strait of Gibraltar”?

Answer 8

It is a 13 km channel that connects the mediterranean sea with the Atlantic Ocean

Question 9

Discuss the Alps Mountains in detail ( 9 points)

Answer 9

• The African continent crashed into the European continent,
• 65 million years ago
• It pushed the ground up to form Alps and other mountains in Southern Europe.
• Alps is natural border between North Europe (cold) and Mediterranean Europe (warm)
• With all the roads, railways and tunnels it is easy for tourist to get to different regions.
• Alps is a popular destination for skiers