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Chapter 13 : Lesson 1 Physical Geography of Eastern Europe
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Essential Question How do mountains and plains define Eastern Europe?
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Physical Geography of Eastern Europe
Landforms The area is characterized by several mountain ranges that are extensions of the Swiss Alps. Lowlands within this region have a karst topography, areas of barren and rocky ground. The Balkan Peninsula’s rugged landscape makes traveling over land difficult, thereby increasing the importance of waterways for transportation. The Balkan Mountains provide a climate barrier between the Danube River valley and the transitional climate south of the mountains.
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Karst: terrain dominated by limestone bedrock and characterized by rocky ground, caves, sinkholes, underground rivers, and the absence of surface streams and lakes
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Karst Topography
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Question: What do you think is an advantage and a disadvantage of a rugged physical geography such as that found in the Balkan Peninsula?
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Water Systems Large rivers and seas act as natural borders between countries and are important to economic activities in the region. The Danube is the second largest river in Europe, passing through nine countries and emptying into the Black Sea. The Vistula River in Poland serves many major cities and industrial centers, including Warsaw. Other waterways, such as the Oder River, branch out from the main rivers to provide access inland.
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Climate, Biomes, and Resources
Physical Geography of Eastern Europe Climate, Biomes, and Resources Much of Eastern Europe has a humid continental climate. The Carpathian and Balkan Mountains, along with the Hungarian Plain, make up the Danube region. Some coastal regions along the Black Sea have micro- biomes. The Carpathian Mountains contain large energy reserves, while areas around the Baltic Mountains rely on water as a natural resource.
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Climate, Biomes, and Resources
Physical Geography of the Russian Core Climate, Biomes, and Resources Russia’s vast expanse of land lies at a high latitude, resulting in cold, snowy winters. The interior of the country experiences continentality, or the effect of extreme variation in temperature and very little precipitation. Much of Russia’s abundant natural resources are in remote and climatically unfavorable areas, making them difficult to utilize.
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World Map Project: label and color the countries of Eastern Europe
Include: All the Countries of Eastern Europe Swiss Alps Balkan Mountains Danube River Vistula River Oder River Black Sea
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Review Questions: Chapter 13 : Lesson 1 Read pages and answer Review Questions on page 318. Hand in Google Class Room.
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