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Europe - Physical Geography 01

From icy Arctic seas to warm Mediterranean coasts, Europe’s physical geography includes mountains, rivers, plains and plate boundaries that shape weather, landscapes and how people live.

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Fascinating Fact:

The Ural Mountains, the Ural River and the Caucasus Mountains are generally seen as the main physical boundary between Europe and Asia.

In KS3 Geography, you study Europe as a continent with varied physical landscapes. High mountain ranges, broad plains, long rivers and surrounding seas all influence climate, ecosystems and human activity.

Key Terms

Continent: A large area of land on the Earth’s surface, such as Europe, that is usually separated by oceans or clear physical boundaries.
Plain: A wide, flat or gently rolling area of land that lies at a low altitude.
Peninsula: A piece of land almost surrounded by water but still joined to a larger area of land.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the main physical features of Europe?

Europe has several major mountain ranges, wide lowland plains, long river systems and many peninsulas and islands. These physical features help define its regions and climates.

How is Europe physically separated from Asia?

Europe and Asia share one large landmass, but geographers usually mark the boundary along the Ural Mountains, Ural River, Caspian Sea and parts of the Caucasus Mountains.

Why is Europe’s physical geography important in KS3 Geography?

Europe’s physical geography is important because it affects weather, natural hazards, transport routes, farming and where people choose to live and work across the continent.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

The highest mountain in the Alps has what name?

Mont Blanc

Mont Noir

Mont Rouge

Mont Vert

It is the third highest mountain in Europe

2 .

Norway, Sweden and Denmark are part of which region?

Iberia

Scandinavia

The Low Countries

The Ruhr

Scandanavia is a peninsula

3 .

Which city does not lie on the River Danube?

Belgrade

Budapest

Stockholm

Vienna

Stockholm is built on fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea

4 .

Which are the highest mountains in Europe?

Alps

Balkans

Pyrenees

Urals

Even though the highest point of Europe is not in the Alps, overall they have the greatest average height

5 .

Europe is separated from North Africa by which sea?

Mediterranean Sea

North Sea

Pacific Ocean

Red Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is classed as being non-tidal. There are actually tides in the Mediterranean Sea, but the difference between high and low tide is so small in most areas that people don't notice

6 .

Europe is best described by which word?

Country

Island

Peninsula

Republic

A peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides

7 .

Which country would you visit to see fjords?

Austria

Netherlands

Norway

Ukraine

A long, deep sea inlet - a submerged glaciated valley

8 .

The Massif Central is a mountain range in which country?

Belgium

Denmark

France

Greece

It is the remains of an older mountain range and had active volcanoes until about 6,000 years ago. Technically, these volcanoes are dormant but it is not expected that they will ever erupt again

9 .

The Pyrenees are mountains separating which two countries?

France and Germany

France and Spain

Germany and Austria

Spain and Portugal

The republic of Andorra lies within the Pyrenees

10 .

Paris stands on which river?

Garonne

Loire

Rhone

Seine

The River Seine is officially 777 km long

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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