Europe after the fall of Rome- ESS- L1

What is the other name of Europe and What does it mean?

Its also called Eurasia which is large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia

What is the name of the Boundary between Asia and Europe?

Ural Mountains

How does Europe's topography vary?

It varies from place to place. in the north, plains make up most of it. While in the south, mountain ranges cover most of it. The Northern Plain is where most of Europe's rivers are located.

How did all of these rivers form?

They begin with melting snow in the southern mountains ad flow out across the plain northward to the sea

Does any thing happen to the land further north from the Northern Plain?

Yes, the land begins to rise again to form rugged hills and low mountains.

Does Europe have any peninsulas?

Yes, it does. In fact, all of the peninsulas that were in Europe gave it a very long, jagged coastline.

What is the larger peninsula in Europe?

Scandinavia

Does Europe's climate vary?

Yes, it varies from place to place

How is the weather in Southern Europe?

Its largely sunny and warm. Shrubs and tress that don't need a lot of water are common there

How is the weather in Northern Europe?

It has a mild and cooler wetter climate.

What causes the cold weather in Northern Europe?

The reason of it is the North Atlantic Drift.

Define the North Atlantic Drift

Its an ocean current tat brings warm water into northwestern Europe. Cold winds from the North and Northeast can bring freezing water in winter