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Unit 3 Physical Euro
Physical Features of Europe
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Iberian Peninsula | surround by 3 sides with water, Spain and Portugal are on the Iberian Peninsula |
| Pyrennes Mountains | a natural barrier between Spain and France |
| Alps Mountains | a natural border between Italy and Switzerland, France, Austria and several other countries in Europe . |
| Ural Mountains | Runs 1,500 miles from north to south separating Europe Russia from Asia Russia. Rich in resources, but difficult to extract due to climate. |
| English Chanel | a water way that separates England from Mainland Europe specifically France. |
| Atlantic Ocean | A major ocean used in shipping and trading. The Gulf Stream in the Atlantic ocean brings warm water and winds to the United Kingdom and Europe. |
| Rhine River | flows northward to the North Sea through Germany. Significant for commercial shipping and trading. |
| Danube River | flows eastward toward the Black Sea. It flows through Germany and 10 other countries. A signficant waterway for trading |
| Northern European Plains | spans from France to the Ural Mountains in Russia. It is a flat, rolling hills that is arable ( good for farming) Very good for agriculture. |
| Mediterranean Sea | large body of water south of Europe, North of Africa, the region has warm, temperate climate. |
| Cause of Air Pollution in the UK | burning of fossils fuels, specifically coal, from factories and homes causing signifcant pollution Also car exhaust |
| Effects of Air Pollution in the UK | respiratory disorders, asthma, burning of lungs, eyes, nose from the exhaust. |
| Solutions to the Air Pollution of the UK | Car emissions testing, alternative energy sources such as wind, water, and solar power, government regulations |
| Cause of Acid Rain in Germany | burning of fossil fuels in factories causing air pollution. It collects in the clouds and will fall as rain, sleet, snow, or hail |
| Effects of Acid Rain in Germany | damages the Black Forest in Germany, damages buildings, statues, pollutes water, harms animal and plant habitats. |
| Solution of Acid Rain in Germany | Government regulations for car emissions, encourage public transportation, alternative energy sources. |
| Cause of Chernobyl disaster | human error- two workers doing a safety test make a mistake and the reactor 4 overheated and exploded. |
| Effects of Chernobyl | radioactive debris spread radiaton throughout Ukraine and Europe. this caused cancers, birth defects, radiation sickness, and death. the area is still full of radiation. |
| Solution to Chernobyl | a concrete enclosure was made over Reactor #4, when is became to crumble, a steel sarcophagus was moved over the area to prevent radiation from leaking out. |
| arable | means good for farming. This land has rich, fertile soil |
| urban | cities, towns, areas with many resources such as good roads, hospitals, schools, stores, buildings |
| rural | in the country area, not a lot of homes, buildings, resources are not close such as gas stations, stores, etc. |
| nuclear fallout | radioactive debris that falls to the ground and spreads |
| permafrost | Permanently frozen ground, make it difficult to extract resources or grow anything. |
| smog | smoke and fog combines to create smog |
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