World Regions L.17-18 Flashcards
Central or Western Uplands
spread east and west across Europe; foothills of the Alps; four seasons; rainfall throughout the year
Central Uplands
Central or Western Uplands:
lie on the west coast of Europe; mountains shaped by glaciers; cool summers and winters; cloudy much of the time
Western Uplands
Where most Europeans live; corn, rye, and wheat grown for trade
European Plain
small villages in valleys; hay crops; dairy cows raised for milk and cheese; beef cattle raised for meat; ore and mineral mining; skiing
Alpine Mountains
Which country provides most of the fish Europeans eat?
Spain
Russia and the Ukraine mine uranium to produce what?
energy
What European country exports the most oil?
Russia
What kind of resources do European countries use to reduce their use of oil?
Renewable resources
List 3 types of resources that cannot be used up.
Water, sunlight, and wind
What European country leads the way in technology?
Estonia