1. Chapter 12 – Section 1 Pages 273-277 TEKS: 1A,2A,2B,4A, 6A, 7B, 8A, 9A, 11B, 12B, 16A, 20A, 20B, 21A, 21C, 22A, 22B, 22C Europe: Landforms & Resources

2. “Peninsula of Peninsulas” Most Europeans are no more than 300 miles from ocean/sea. Scandinavian Peninsula - result of glaciers moving from Ice Age. In Norway, glaciers carved out fjords, U-shaped valleys that connect to the sea.

3. Other Peninsulas in Europe Iberian – Spain and Portugal Balkan – Greece, Albania, Moldova, etc. Italian – Italy

4. Various Mountain Chains Alps –France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria. Pyrenees - Restrict movement from France to Spain and Portugal. Balkans – Blocks Balkan Peninsula from rest of Europe.

8. Mountains of Europe: Walls separating different groups

9. Rivers: Europe’s Links Europe is filled with a network of rivers. Used to transport goods throughout Europe, aiding economic growth. Throughout history, these rivers encouraged trade and travel.

17. Fertile Plains in Europe Benefits: Desirable land for agriculture Setbacks: Allowed armies and groups of invaders to use it

18. Europe’s Natural Resources The continent has an abundant supply of two natural resources – coal and iron ore. Oil and natural gas can also be found under the North Sea Floor. About 33% of land is suitable for agriculture. In some areas like Ireland, resources are limited. They use peat as fuel.