Northwestern Europe Ch. 11 Geography

What is the Central Uplands?

The Central Uplands are a mixture of hills, rounded mountains, plateaus, with scattered mixed forests, and an abundant amount of natural resources.

Where are the Central Uplands located?

The Central Uplands are located between the Alps and the Northern European Plain.

Give a description of the Danube River.

The Danube River is historically and economically important. The Danube River runs from southern Germany's the Black Forest through Austria and into Eastern Europe. Then it empties into the Black Sea.

Give a description of the Thames River.

Although very short, the Thames River allows ocean-going ships to port in London.

What is the Natural Vegetation of Northwestern Europe?

Coniferous- cone-bearing fir, pine and spruce. These are found in the cooler alpine mountain areas Deciduous- lose their leaves in the fall each year: ash, beech, and oak

What are dikes?

Dikes are earth and stone used to hold back water. For example, the Dutch have reclaimed land from the sea using dikes for protection.

Name the different Types of winds with their description.

Mistral is a strong north wind from the Alps. Foehns are dry winter winds. Foehns can trigger avalanches which are destructive masses of ice, snow, and rock that slide down a mountainside.

What is the tallest point on the Alps? How tall is it?

Mont Blanc, it is 15,771 ft. tall.

Why is the Northern European plain so fertile? Give and example.

It is fertile because it is covered by loess, a sediment that is left by glaciers. For example, Belgium's soil is fertile because the amount of loess covering the ground.

What is reclaimed land called? What does it mean?

Polders, Polders bring tons of acres of land for farming and settlement.

Give a description of the Loire River.

The Loire River runs North the west until it empties out into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is filled with silt, shallow waters, and changing volumes. This makes the Loire hard for Navigation.

Why did the Northern European plain attract many farmers to the area?

The Northern European plain attracted farms because of the fertile soil, flat land, and numerous nearby rivers.

Where does the Northern European plain stretch to?

The Northern European plain stretches from England to France to Germany.

Give a description of the Rhine River.

The Rhine river is the most important river of Northwestern Europe. It flows from the Swiss Alps through France, then Germany, then, through the Netherlands. It connects many industrial cities to the port of Rotterdam at the North Sea.

Give a description of the Rhone River.

The Rhone river begins at the Swiss Alps then goes through Switzerland and France. It is the only river that flows directly into the Mediterranean Sea. This river is a big source of Hydroelectric power.

Give a description of the Seine River.

The Seine river flows through Paris to the English Channel. It carries most of Frances waterway traffic.

How far do the alps run?

The alps run from southern France to the Balkan Peninsula.

What were the alps in Northwestern Europe created by?

The alps were created by folding and glaciation

What are the rivers of Europe used for?

The rivers of Europe are used for transportation, trade, and recreation throughout the region.

Give a description of the Northwestern European Climate.

This region has a mostly mild climate compared to other regions located at the same latitude. This is because of the warm North Atlantic Current. It is warm because it is a part of the Gulf Steam that comes from the tropical waters of the Caribbean.

What plays a big role in the economic activities of Northwestern Europe?

Water plays a big role of the economic activities of Northwestern Europe.