The ______________ form the border between Europea and Russia.

The _______________ runs through Germany and deposits into the North Sea.

The ___________ is a strip of water that separates the U.K. from France.

The __________ runs through ten European countries, including Germany and then deposits into the Black Sea.

The ________________ is a body of water that borders Italy to the south.

Spain and Portugal make up the ________________.

Norway and Sweden make up the _______________.

The ___________ border Italy to the north.

The ____________ border Spain to the north.

This country borders Poland to the west, Switzerland to the north, and France to the northeast.

This boot-shaped country enjoys a Mediterranean Climate.

This country is made up of four: Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales

This grassy, fertile area is highly populated and runs through several countries, including Poland, Germany, Denmark and Netherlands.

a current of warm water from the Gulf of Mexico that moves north across the Atlantic, warming Ireland, the United Kingdom, and other parts of mainland Europe.

farmable; a description applied to land that is capable of being farmed

conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years.

wealth of a country, consisting of land, forests, mineral deposits, water, etc.

an industry that provides services, such as transport or entertainment, rather than goods

the making or producing of goods or wares by manual labor or by machinery, especially on a large scale:

large cities

the arrangement or spread of people living in a given area

Areas of Russia are covered with this ground that is permanently frozen

relating to living in the country

Frozen ports make trade more difficult, spans two continents, vast amounts of natural resources such as timber, oil, gas, and coal, largest country in the world

Germany's biggest export and major industry.

This makes it more challenging for Russia to trade with other countries outside of Europe.

Natural resource that all 3 countries (UK, Germany, Russia) have in common. Used for fuel.

Goods brought into a country.

Goods shipped out of a country.

Good ports for trade. Mild climate, due to the Gulf Stream that crosses the Atlantic Ocean. Most people work in the service industries.

Located in north central Europe. 1/3 of its land is arable. Dependent on Car (Auto) Industry. Rhine River used to transport goods and people.

Most of the large cities in Russia are here.

Urban Areas

These European geographic features have led to economic success and have allowed trade between nations.

When rain is polluted by gasses released into the air by the burning of fossil fuels, like coal or oil.

One-half of Germany's trees have been hurt or killed. Rivers and lakes are polluted, killing fish and plants. Buildings and roadways damaged.

When smoke or pollution mixes with air (smoke + fog = smog).

The nuclear power plant in the Ukraine that suffered two large explosions which released massive amounts of radioactive materials.

contaminated farmland, surface water, and groundwater.

Air pollution is mainly caused by emissions from factories or cars.

Air pollution from cars and trucks.

An area where FEW people live.

Areas where MANY people live (like a city).