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Guided Reading Activity
Western Europe
Lesson 1 Physical Geography of Western Europe
Essential Question: How does geography influence the
way people live?
Landforms and Waterways
Directions: Label the landforms and waterways described below.
This landform which makes up much of Western
Europe was formed by sheets of ice during the Ice Age.
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This mountain range forms a natural boundary
between France and Spain.
3.
This mountain range runs along the border of
France, through Switzerland, Austria, and
Germany.
4.
This mountainous area in Germany, Belgium,
Luxembourg, and France has been worn down by
glaciers.
5.
This shallow part of the Atlantic Ocean separates
Britain from the rest of Europe.
6.
This series of islands off the northern coast of
France makes up the United Kingdom and
Ireland.
7.
This part of the Atlantic Ocean separates southern
England from northern France and connects the
North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
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Western Europe
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This river runs through southern England,
including London, and empties into the
North Sea.
9.
This is the busiest waterway in Europe. It begins in
the Swiss Alps and empties into the North Sea.
10.
This river passes through Paris and carries most of
France’s inland water traffic.
Climate and Vegetation
Directions: Complete the T-chart with information about the two climates in
Western Europe.
Marine West Coast Climate
Mediterranean Climate
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Natural Resources
Directions: Complete the concept web with information about Western
Europe’s energy resources.
Energy Resources
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