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What’s in This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Section 1: Europe in the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Section 2: Political Divisions of Europe . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Section 3: Physical Features of Europe . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Section 4: Valuable Resources of Europe . . . . . . . . 67

Section 5: European Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Section 6: Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Section 7: Note Takers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Downloadable Maps

Nine maps used in this book are available for download on our Web site, as well as two color maps: one projection map of the world and one political map of Europe.

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EUROPECONTENTS

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Europe in the World

North America in the World

Name

OverviewFill in the bubble to answer each question or complete each sentence .

1. Europe is the third-largest continent in the world in .𝖠 size𝖡 population𝖢 both size and population𝖣 number of cities and countries

2. Which continent is immediately south of Europe?𝖠 Africa𝖡 Antarctica𝖢 Australia𝖣 Europe

3. Which of the following bodies of water borders Europe?𝖠 Pacific Ocean𝖡 Atlantic Ocean𝖢 Southern Ocean𝖣 Indian Ocean

4. Which statement is true about Europe?𝖠 Europe is located only in the Northern Hemisphere.𝖡 Europe is located only in the Southern Hemisphere.𝖢 Europe is located mostly in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.𝖣 Europe is located mostly in both the Northern and Western hemispheres.

5. The description of a place using lines of latitude and longitude is called the .𝖠 hemisphere𝖡 absolute location𝖢 relative location𝖣 intermediate direction

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Name Europe in the World

North America in the WorldOverviewEurope is the second smallest in size of the seven continents on Earth. However, it is the third largest in population. There are several ways to describe the location of this small, but heavily populated, continent.

NORTHAMERICA

SOUTHAMERICA

AFRICA

ASIAEUROPE

AUSTRALIA

ANTARCTICA

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Southern Ocean

Relative LocationRelative location is the location of a place in relation to another place. If someone tells you that he or she lives in the northern part of town near the library, that is an example of relative location.On a globe or world map, you can describe the relative location of Europe in relation to the other continents. You can also describe Europe’s relative location in relation to the oceans that surround it.

Absolute Location The absolute location of a place is like its address. Lines on a map or globe called latitude and longitude lines are used to describe exact locations on Earth. Lines of latitude run parallel to the equator. Lines of longitude run between the North and South poles. These lines are numbered, measuring distances in units called degrees. For example, France’s capital city, Paris, has an absolute location of 49 degrees north latitude, 2 degrees east longitude (49°N latitude, 2°E longitude).

HemispheresThe absolute location of Paris includes the letters N and E. Those refer to the hemispheres in which France belongs. Most of Europe is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

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CultureName

Tourist Attractions A. Use the information on the other pages to help you answer the questions .

1. Why did some people not like the Eiffel Tower when it was being built?

2. What events could you have seen in the Roman Colosseum?

3. What feature of Saint Basil’s Cathedral made it a famous site?

4. What is the Alhambra and where is it located?

5. What purpose did the Parthenon serve?

6. What is Big Ben and where is it located?

B. Which European tourist attraction would you most like to visit? Explain your answer .


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Enemies/Defenses

Physical Characteristics

Endangered? Yes No

Habitat

Behaviors

Diet

(Name of Animal)

Draw a European animal . Write notes about it to complete each section .

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Animal


5 sections of reproducible information and activity pages centered on five main topics: Europe in the World, Political Divisions, Physical Features, Valuable Resources, and Culture.

What’s in This Book

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Largest Countries by Area

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Multiple-Choice TestFill in the bubble to answer each question or complete each sentence .

1. Europe is the sixth-largest continent in the world in .𝖠 size𝖡 population𝖢 both size and population𝖣 number of cities and countries

2. Which continent shares a land border with Europe?𝖠 Africa𝖡 Asia𝖢 North America𝖣 South America

3. In which two hemispheres is Europe mostly located?𝖠 Northern and Southern𝖡 Eastern and Western𝖢 Southern and Western𝖣 Northern and Eastern

4. Europe is divided into regions.𝖠 four𝖡 six𝖢 eight𝖣 ten

5. Which country in Europe has the largest population?𝖠 Germany𝖡 Denmark𝖢 United Kingdom𝖣 Russia

6. Which two countries are islands?𝖠 Spain and Italy𝖡 Iceland and Malta𝖢 Iceland and Denmark𝖣 Italy and Malta

7. Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?𝖠 The Alps𝖡 Carpathian Mountains𝖢 Pyrenees Mountains𝖣 Ural Mountains

8. Russia’s River empties into the Caspian Sea.𝖠 Volga𝖡 Thames𝖢 Rhine𝖣 Seine


AssessmentName

Map TestWrite the name of the country, capital city, landform, or body of water that matches each number . Use the words in the box to help you .

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Tourist AttractionsSaint Basil’s Cathedral

Saint Basil’s Cathedral is the most famous site in Red Square, the center of the city of Moscow. In 1552, the leader of Russia, Czar Ivan the Terrible, decided to build a cathedral to celebrate an important military victory. The cathedral was named after Saint Basil, a saint who was buried on the site. It took just five years, from 1555 to 1560, to build this impressive structure, which looks like no other building in Russia.The most striking features of Saint Basil’s Cathedral are its colorful onion-shaped domes. These domes are painted in a variety of brightly-striped patterns. The inside of the cathedral is also painted brightly with different floral and geometric shapes.Saint Basil’s was not well-liked by the communist government that ruled Russia for most of the 20th century. In fact, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin threatened to tear it down. But the building survived. It fell into disrepair, however, and was damaged over time by bad weather. Finally, around 2000, the government paid to restore the cathedral. Thousands of visitors come to see Saint Basil’s every year. It is one of the most beautiful and well-known sites in Russia.

The Alhambra The Alhambra is a palace and fortress built on a plateau overlooking Granada, Spain. It was built between 1238 and 1358 by Arab groups from North Africa who ruled Spain at the time. The name Alhambra comes from the Arabic words meaning “red one.” This name refers to the color of the bricks with which the outer walls are made.The Alhambra was home to several Spanish rulers. The outside walls of the palace were very plain, but inside were exquisite marble pillars and colorful tile walls and ceilings. There were stunning gardens and fountains everywhere. Because it is always hot in Granada, most of the rooms were open on one side, facing a courtyard.After falling into disrepair for centuries, the Alhambra was declared a national monument in 1870. The Alhambra is now restored to its original beauty and is one of Spain’s most popular tourist attractions.


A variety of information and activity pages help students explore specific topics in depth .

1 section of assessment activities 1 section of open-ended note takers

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ReviewUse words from the box to complete the crossword puzzle .

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1. This country is in both Europe and Asia.

6. Some European countries were once run by governments.

7. is the capital of France.

8. There are 27 countries in the European .

9. There are countries in Northern Europe.

Down

2. This country is part of Scandinavia.

3. the most populated country of Western Europe

4. The most populated region in Europe is Europe.

5. The is a country with only 800 inhabitants.

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Location Interesting Facts

Description

Animals or Plants

(Name of Physical Feature)

Select a physical feature of Europe . Write notes about it to complete each section .

Name

Physical Feature


An overview and multiple-choice activity introduces each section .

Maps develop students’ visual literacy skills .

A crossword puzzle at the end of each section provides a fun review activity .

A map quiz and multiple-choice test help assess student knowledge .

Note takers allow students to research and extend their study .


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SECTION

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Europe in the World

This section introduces students to the location of Europe in the world. Students learn about the difference between relative and absolute location, as well as the hemispheres in which Europe lies. Students also practice using lines of latitude and longitude to find places on a map.

Each skill in this section is based on the following National Geography Standards:

Essential Element 1: The World in Spatial Terms

Standard 1: How to use maps and other geographic

representations, tools, and technologies to

acquire, process, and report information

from a spatial perspective

CONTENTS

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Europe’s Relative Location . . . . . 6

Europe’s Hemispheres . . . . . . . . 8

Europe’s Absolute Location . . . . . 10

Using a Projection Map . . . . . . . . 12

Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14


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North America in the WorldOverviewEurope is the second smallest in size of the seven continents on Earth. However, it is the third largest in population. There are several ways to describe the location of this small, but heavily populated, continent.

NORTHAMERICA

SOUTHAMERICA

AFRICA

ASIAEUROPE

AUSTRALIA

ANTARCTICA

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Southern Ocean

Relative LocationRelative location is the location of a place in relation to another place. If someone tells you that he or she lives in the northern part of town near the library, that is an example of relative location.On a globe or world map, you can describe the relative location of Europe in relation to the other continents. You can also describe Europe’s relative location in relation to the oceans that surround it.

Absolute Location The absolute location of a place is like its address. Lines on a map or globe called latitude and longitude lines are used to describe exact locations on Earth. Lines of latitude run parallel to the equator. Lines of longitude run between the North and South poles. These lines are numbered, measuring distances in units called degrees. For example, France’s capital city, Paris, has an absolute location of 49 degrees north latitude, 2 degrees east longitude (49°N latitude, 2°E longitude).

HemispheresThe absolute location of Paris includes the letters N and E. Those refer to the hemispheres in which France belongs. Most of Europe is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.


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Europe in the World

North America in the World

Name

OverviewFill in the bubble to answer each question or complete each sentence .

1. Europe is the third-largest continent in the world in .𝖠 size𝖡 population𝖢 both size and population𝖣 number of cities and countries

2. Which continent is immediately south of Europe?𝖠 Africa𝖡 Antarctica𝖢 Australia𝖣 Europe

3. Which of the following bodies of water borders Europe?𝖠 Pacific Ocean𝖡 Atlantic Ocean𝖢 Southern Ocean𝖣 Indian Ocean

4. Which statement is true about Europe?𝖠 Europe is located only in the Northern Hemisphere.𝖡 Europe is located only in the Southern Hemisphere.𝖢 Europe is located mostly in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.𝖣 Europe is located mostly in both the Northern and Western hemispheres.

5. The description of a place using lines of latitude and longitude is called the .𝖠 hemisphere𝖡 absolute location𝖢 relative location𝖣 intermediate direction


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Europe’s Relative LocationRelative location is the position of a place in relation to another place. How would you describe where Europe is located in the world using relative location? Look at the world map on the other page. One way to describe Europe’s relative location is to name the other continents that border it. For example, Europe is west of Asia and north of Africa. Another way to describe the relative location of Europe is to name the bodies of water that surround the continent. For example, Europe is east of the Atlantic Ocean, south of the Arctic Ocean, and north of the Mediterranean Sea.

A. Use the map on the other page to complete the paragraph about the relative location of Europe .

Europe is the second-smallest continent in the world. It is located

west of the continent of . Africa is to the

of Europe, and

is to the west. To the north is the cold Ocean.

The Mediterranean Sea is of Europe. The

Ocean borders the continent to the west.

B. Follow the directions to color the map on the other page .

1. Color the continent immediately south of Europe green.

2. Color the continent west of Europe yellow.

3. Use blue to circle the name of the ocean that is west of Europe.

4. Draw a panda on the continent east of Europe.


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