Western Europe, Lesson 3, Southern Region

Why is Andorra's water supply important to the country?

for electricity

The terrain of most of Southern Europe can be described as _____.

mountainous

The Mediterranean Sea borders these countries.

Greece Italy Spain

Match the landform to the letter that represents it on the map.

1. Iberian Peninsula---B 2. Strait of Gibraltar---D 3. Pyrenees Mountains---C 4. Meseta---A

Match the country to the letter that represents it on the map.

1. Spain---C 2. Greece---B 3. Andorra---E 4. Italy---D 5. Portugal---A

Which of the Mediterranean countries is landlocked?

Andorra

Which three peninsulas occupy Southern Europe?

Balkan Iberian Italian

This country claims more than two thousand islands.

Greece

This country is shaped like a boot.

Italy

What is another name for Southern Europe?

Mediterranean Europe

This is the least mountainous country of Southern Europe.

Portugal

Which country in Southern Europe provides the best harbors?

Portugal

The Pyrenees Mountains separates this country from the rest of Europe.

Spain

drought

a long period of dry weather resulting in water shortages

Harbor

a safe place for ships to dock

sirocco

a windstorm that blows up clouds of dust or sand

navigable

able to be used for travel by water

These factors affect the climate of the countries of Southern Europe.

elevation mountains seas and oceans

Iberian

of Spain and Portugal

What separates Africa from Europe?

the Strait of Gibraltar