Landforms and Resources Unit 4

Northern Peninsulas Large Scandinavian peninsula. Fjords, which are separated by narrow peninsulas. Jutland Peninsula that forms the largest part of Denmark and a small part of Germany.

Southern Peninsulas Iberian Peninsula, Spain and Portugal. Italian Peninsula, Italy. Balkan Peninsula, bordered by the Adriatic, Mediterranean, and Aegean seas.

Islands Larger-Great Britain, Ireland, Iceland, and Greenland. Smaller- Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, and Crete.

Mountain Chains Alps, Apennines, and the Balkans.

Uplands Kjolen Mountains, Scottish highlands, and the Meseta, central uplands of Germany

Rivers and Fertile Plains Danube, Rhine, Rhone, Po and many other Rivers. Northern European Plain.

Resource’s and European Economy Cause- Abundant supplies of coal and iron ore. Effect- Industrialized Economy.

Resource’s and European Economy Cause- High percentage of land that can be used for agriculture. Effect- Various crops can be grown across Europe.

Resource’s and Europeans Economy Cause- Ireland lacks energy resources. Effect- Peat (Partially decayed Plant matter) can be burned for fuel.