Geography Chapter 4 (Southern Europe) Section 1 – Flashcards
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Mediterranean Sea
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A sea between Europe and Asia. It borders Southern Europe.
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Pyrenees
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A high mountain range separating Spain & France. It is on the Iberian Peninsula.
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Apennines
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A major mountain range running along the whole Italian Peninsula.
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Alps
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Europe's highest mountains, some of which are located in northern Italy
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Mediterranean climate
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type of climate found across Southern Europe, with warm and sunny summer days, mild evenings, and cooler, rainy (wet) winters. Ideal for growing crops
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Name the three peninsulas southern Europe is composed of?
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Iberian, Italian, & Balkan
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The Iberian, Italian, & Balkan peninsulas all have coastlines on what sea?
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Mediterranean Sea- the largest body of water for Southern Europe
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Why is farming & travel often a challenge in southern Europe?
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Much of the land is rugged.
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Name the two major mountain ranges in southern Europe.
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Apennines & Alps
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The ____________is home to more than 2,000 islands.
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Aegean Sea
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Name two of the larger islands in southern Europe.
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Crete (south of Greece) & Sicily (southern tip of Italy)
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Name the four seas which are important to southern Europe.
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Adriatic, Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean---They have provided food and easy ways to travel around the area
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What are two important rivers in southern Europe?
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Tagus (Longest river) & Po(in northern Italy)
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What does the Mediterranean climate support?
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The growing of many CROPS like citrus fruits, grapes, olives and wheat & it also attracts many TOURISTS due to its beaches and scenery.
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What type of landform covers much of southern Europe?
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Rugged mountains
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Why do you think most people live in the coastal plains & river valleys?
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There are more ways to make a living. This is where most farming in Southern Europe takes place. This is also where most of the region's people live.
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What are two important resources in southern Europe?
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The sea and the climate.
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Why is the sea so important to southern Europe's economy?
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It promotes the FISHING industry since it has many ports and can also ship goods all over the world.
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How does the climate affect architecture in Southern Europe?
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Buildings are airy and made of light materials to reflect sunlight and heat.
