Europe & Russia 9-13-12. What is the world’s largest landmass? Europe and Russia = Part of Eurasia Eurasia = 2 continents What two continents? Europe.

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Europe & Russia

What is the world’s largest landmass? Europe and Russia = Part of Eurasia Eurasia = 2 continents What two continents? Europe & Asia

What’s up with Russia? What part of Russia is in Europe? 1/4 of Russia is in Europe What part of Russia is in Asia? 3/4 of Russia is in Asia How big is Russia compared to the U.S.? Almost twice the size of the U.S.

How small is Europe? Europe is the 2nd smallest continent What is the smallest continent? Australia How many countries make up Europe? 45 countries

What is population density? Definition on Pg. 11 The average number of people living in a square mile or square kilometer.

Europe’s Population Density Europe has a higher pop. density than any other continenet in the world Example: The Netherlands has > 1,236 people per sq. mi. Example: The world average is about 106 per sq. mi.

What is Russia’s pop. density? Do you think Russia’s pop. density is more or less dense than the world average? Less dense About how many people live per sq. mi. in Russia? 22 people per sq. mi.

What is a peninsula? Definition of pg. 12 Peninsula = body of land nearly surrounded by water.

Is Europe a peninsula? Yes, the continent of Europe is a peninsula. What ocean surrounds the European peninsula? Atlantic Ocean

Does Europe have smaller peninsulas? (pg.4) Yes, Europe has smaller peninsulas. How many peninsulas does Europe have? Europe has 4 smaller peninsulas jutting out into bays What are the 4 European peninsulas? 1) Balkan Peninsula 2) Iberian Peninsula 3)Italian Peninsula 4) Scandinavian Peninsula

What are the 4 European Peninsulas? 1) Balkan Peninsula 2) Iberian Peninsula 3)Italian Peninsula 4) Scandinavian Peninsula

Why are bays important to Europe? Bays include harbors, or sheltered bodies of water where ships dock Good harbors enable Western Europe to be world leaders in what? Shipping Industry

Please Turn to page 4 Look at the small physical map of Russia Russia lies on much of what ocean? Arctic Ocean What shipping issues would be caused by being located on the Arctic Ocean? Arctic Ocean is frozen much of the year.

What are the 4 major land regions of Europe? 1. Northwestern Highlands 2. North European Plain 3. Central Uplands 4. Alpine Mountain System

Northwestern Highlands Stretch across the far north of Europe Region of old worn down mountains What wore down the mountains? Wind & weather Steep slopes & thin soil --> Good for farming?

Northwestern Highlands Few people live there Forests support successful timber industry People raise goats & sheep --> Especially what 2 countries? Spain & Scotland

North European Plain Covers > half of Europe Includes the European part of Russia & reaches all the way to France

North European Plain What is special about this physical region? Has the MOST productive farm land in Europe Has the largest cities in Europe

Central Uplands Located in the center of southern Europe Region of highlands Made up of mountains & plateaus

What is a plateau? Definition pg. 13 Plateau = a large raised areas of mostly level land bordered on one or more sides by steep slopes or cliffs

Central Uplands Most land is rocky & NOT good for farming Uplands have other uses 1. Mining 2. Industry 3. Tourism

Alpine Mountain System Stretch from France to the Balkan Peninsula What famous mountain range is included in this system? The Alps = Highest mountain system

Alpine Mountain System Some small scale farming Located in mountain valleys & meadows of the Alps

Where are most of Russia’s industries located? Most of Russia’s industries are located in the NORTH EUROPEAN PLAIN. Most of Russia’s pop. lives in this region Includes 2 of Russia’s largest cities What are Russia’s 2 largest cities? Moscow & St. Petersburg

Why are the Ural Mountains important? It divides the European & Asian parts of Russia To the west of the Ural Mts. is...? The European part of Russia To the east of the Ural Mts. is...? The Asian part of Russia A.K.A. --> SIBERIA

What % of russia does the region of siberia take up? Siberia is 75% of Russian territory Why do few people live in Siberia? The harsh climate What is the main climate region of Siberia? (pg.9) Subarctic What % of Russia’s pop. lives in Siberia?

What is the largest plain in the world? Answer = West Siberian Plain Low & marshy Covers > 1 million sq. miles! Over half of plain is below 328 feet above sea level

What is special about the East Siberian Uplands? They include > 20 ACTIVE volcanoes! Rugged mountians & plateaus

What is the Rhine? Connected to the farthest reaches of W. Euro. by canals & tributaries