WG 4WesternEuropeVFieldTrip

WG 4WesternEuropeVFieldTrip - Transcript

Journey to European Countries
Virtual Field Trip

Europe

Physical Characteristics
The Volga River is the longest river in Europe

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The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow body of water that connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean It is one of the world s most important sea lanes NEXT

The English Channel is a body of water between England and France that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea

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Economic Characteristics
Chernozem is a very black topsoil rich in humus typical of cool to temperate semiarid regions such as the grasslands of European Russia Europe is known for its advanced farming techniques high crop yields fertile soils black earth and well developed infrastructure

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The Chunnel links the United Kingdom and France It opened in 1994 The Channel Tunnel lies beneath the English Channel It consists of three parallel tubes two of which carry trains between the United Kingdom and France The third tube is a service tunnel This tube supplies fresh air and maintenance access to the rail tubes and could be used for emergency evacuation NEXT

The differences in Western and Eastern European industrial development is due to differing economic systems in prior years Trade is important especially to island nations interdependence

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European Union EU is an organization of 27 European countries that promotes cooperation among its members The members cooperate in many areas including politics and economics The union s members are Austria Belgium Bulgaria Cyprus the Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta the Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden and the United Kingdom
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Cultural Characteristics
Europe has many ethnic groups languages religions customs Sporadic conflict among groups wars and revolutions Spread of European culture to many other parts of the world exploration colonization imperialism NEXT

Europe is highly urbanized Europe is one of the world s most densely populated areas Windmills and castles are among the sights

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Western Europe
United Kingdom Great Britain
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Physical Characteristics Economic Characteristics Cultural Characteristics

Thames River is the most famous and most important river in England The Thames is also one of the longest rivers in England

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Grampian Mountains also Grampian Hills mountain system central Scotland forming the natural division between the Lowlands and Highlands

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The Industrial Revolution began in Britain a country now known as the United Kingdom during the late 1700 s Great Britain is a major industrial and trade country

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London is the center of culture and trade It is home to the 2nd most people of all European countries

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Westminster Abbey is a major landmark in London and the site of coronation for the English monarchy
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Big Ben is the name given to the bell clock and clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in the Palace of Westminster in London

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Capital City London Language English Religion Christian

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Western Europe
France
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Physical Characteristics Economic Characteristics Cultural Characteristics

The Seine River and its branches form the chief commercial waterway of France The Seine River flows around the Ile de la Cite Island of the City

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The Rhine River is an important inland waterway in Europe It is about 820 miles 1 320 kilometers long and drains an area of about 86 700 square miles 224 600 square kilometers NEXT

The Rhone River is an important commercial waterway of France It is famous for the beauty of its valley
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Alps are the largest mountain system in Europe The snow capped peaks and sheltered peaceful valleys of the Alps are among Europe s most spectacular sights

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Pyrenees is a mountain chain that forms a natural barrier between France and Spain

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Massif Central great mountainous plateau S central France covering almost a sixth of the surface of the country

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The Rhine River and the Seine River have both been threatened by air and water pollution

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Capital City Paris Language French Religion Catholic

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Paris is the center of culture and trade It is home to the 3rd most people of all European countries

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The Cathedral of Notre Dame is a famous cathedral in Paris It stands on the Ile de la Cite a small island in the Seine River in the center of Paris
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The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is the largest triumphal arch in the world It is known as the Arch of Triumph in English

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The Louvre is one of the largest and most famous art museums in the world The Louvre covers more than 40 acres 16 hectares on the north bank of the Seine River in Paris
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Western Europe
Germany
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Physical Characteristics Economic Characteristics Cultural Characteristics

The Danube River is the second longest river in Europe The Danube flows 1 770 miles from southern Germany to eastern Europe

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The Black Forest is a mountain district in southwestern Germany covered with NEXT forests of dark fir and spruce trees

The North European Pla extends across the northern reaches of the country this flat lowland terrain is dissected by numerous bogs rivers and streams and is mostly used as farmland
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The Black Forest and the Danube River are both threatened by air and water pollution

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Ruhr valley is famous for its industrial history originally based on coal mining and steel production and now benefiting from its industrial mix of energy production environmental technologies and modern service industries

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Capital City Berlin Language German Religion Protestant 34 Catholic 34 Muslim 4
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Berlin is the center of culture and trade Berlin is home to the most people of all European countries Berlin is Germany s capital and largest city It has a population of about 3 1 2 million and is one of Europe s great cultural political and economic centers

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SWITZERLAND

Western Europe
Switzerland
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Physical Characteristics Economic Characteristics Cultural Characteristics

The Rhine River is an important inland waterway in Europe The river rises in eastern Switzerland It forms part of the borders of Switzerland Liechtenstein Austria France and Germany

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The Alps are the largest mountain system in Europe The snow capped peaks and sheltered peaceful valleys of the Alps are among Europe s most spectacular sights
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The Rhine River is threatened by air and water pollution

Switzerland has a well educated workforce
Industrial and technological societies
Banking

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Capital City Bern Language German French Italian Romansch Religion Catholic Protestant

Switzerland is home to many different ethnic groups and religions Four 4 national languages are spoken in Switzerland
TO Luxembourg

Western Europe
Luxembourg
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Physical Characteristics Economic Characteristics Cultural Characteristics

Luxembourg is smaller than the state of Rhode Island Rhode Island is the smallest state in the US

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Luxembourg is very prosperous Many businesses have headquarters there Luxembourg is home to the 2nd largest steel producing company in Europe

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Capital City Luxembourg Language Letzeburgish German French Religion Catholic
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Southern Europe