Geographic Factors in European Settlement Patterns

These flashcards cover key geographic factors influencing settlement patterns in Europe, including physical landforms, water bodies, and resource availability.

Navigable Rivers

Rivers that are deep and wide enough for ships to pass, making them important for trade and transportation.

Alps

A major mountain range in Europe known for its natural resources, such as copper.

North European Plain

A landform in Europe characterized by lowlands or plains that stretch across northern Europe.

Peninsula

A landform surrounded by water on three sides, important for settlement and trade.

Economic Development

The improvement of economic well-being and quality of life, influenced by geographic factors in Europe.

Landforms

Natural features of the Earth’s surface, such as mountains and plains, that influence human settlement.

Water Bodies

Natural sources of water, such as rivers and lakes, that impact trade routes and agriculture.

Iberian Peninsula

A peninsula located in southwestern Europe, significant for its role in trade and culture.

Scandinavian Peninsula

A northern European peninsula known for its rugged terrain and historical significance in migration and trade.

Settlement Patterns

The way in which communities are distributed across a geographic area, influenced by physical landscape and resources.