1. Bellringer
Perform an I see, I wonder I think analysis on the photos to the right?
What over all inferences can be made from these photos?

2. Physical Geography of Europe

3. Europe Pre-Test
True or False: The Swiss Alps are home to the world’s tallest mountain.
True or False: One of the richest coal fields is located in England.
True or False: Southern Europe is one of the most sought after vacations spots in the world.
True or False: Scandinavian Vikings actually discovered America before Columbus.
True or False: Europe is the smallest continent in the world.

4. Europe Pre-Test
True or False: The Spanish Armada, (or Navy) was the world’s most powerful in the 1500’s.
True or False: The British Navy defeated the Spanish Armada and became the most powerful colonial power in the 1700’s.
True or False: At one time, The British had colonial territory across the entire globe.
True or False: The physical geography of Europe directly contributed to colonization across the world.

5. A Peninsula of Peninsulas
Most of Europe lies within 300 miles of a seacoast.
Europe is Made up of several Peninsulas.
A land mass surrounded by water on 3 sides.
Scandinavian Peninsula
Jutland Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula
Apennine Peninsula
Balkan Peninsula

6. Islands of Europe Europe is home to several island nations.
Iceland
United Kingdom/Great Britain
Mediterranean Islands.
How did the physical geography of Europe contribute to global colonization?

7. European Mountain Systems
Europe is of course known for the Alps.
Located across southern Europe from southern France to the Balkans.
Provide a physical barrier to weather patterns from northern Europe.

8. European Mountain Systems
The Pyrenees form a natural boundary between France and Spain.
Limited medival contact between Iberian peninsula and Europe

9. Northern European Plain
Located across Northern Europe, from England to Russia is the Northern European Plain.
What is the benefit of a plain?
Many countries in Northwestern Europe export food commodities.

10. Rivers There are three major river systems in Europe. Thames River
Rhine River
Danube River.
All three river systems provide a vital transportation link between the coast and inland areas of Europe.

11. Rivers
The Thames River allows ocean going ships to reach the port of London.
The Rhine River flows from the Swiss Alps to the Rotterdam port of the Netherlands.
The Danube flows from Southern Germany’s Black Forest to the Black Sea .
A Canal links the Rhine and Danube, linking the North Sea and Black Sea.
Of course, what is a major drawback of the water-traffic on these rivers?

12. Natural Resources
Europe, like most industrialized areas, has a wealth of natural resources.
Northern European Plain
Water and minerals.
Coal and Iron Ore have had the greatest impact on the history and geography of the world.
Why?

13. Coal and Iron Ore
Major coal fields are located across Northern Europe.
England and Germany are the historical leaders in coal production.
The Industrial revolution began in England in the Late 1700’s
What impact did industrialization have on Geography?
How has our culture changed as a result?

14. Check For Understanding
A peninsula is a body of land surrounded by water on how many sides?
A) 2 sides B) 3 Sides C) 4 sides
The Iberian Peninsula contains which of the following countries?
A) Sweden B) Portugal C) Italy
Norway, Sweden and Finland comprise which of the following peninsulas?
A) Jutland B) Apennine C) Scandinavian
True of False: Physical Geography directly contributed to European colonization.
How So?

15. Check For Understanding
Which Country is not an island nation?
A) Iceland B) United Kingdom C) Italy
Which mountain range forms a natural boundary between Spain and France?
A) Alps B) Pyrenees C) Balkans
True or False: The Pyrenees provide a barrier to block weather patterns from Northern Europe.
Which river provides access to the port of London?
A) The Rhine B) The Danube C) The Thames
True or False: Oil in England lead to modern industrialization.