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What term is used for the ocean located north of Europe?
What mountain range forms the natural border between Europe and Asia?
Ural Mountains
What is the longest river in Europe?
Volga River
What large body of water is located between Europe and Asia?
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What is the highest peak in Europe?
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What mountain range is found between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea?
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Which sea is located to the south of Ukraine?
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What body of water lies between Italy and Albania?
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What is the landmass extending into the Arctic and Scandinavian regions?
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What sea is located to the west of Norway?
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Which sea is located to the northeast of the United Kingdom?
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What river flows through Germany and the Netherlands?
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What is the name of the major mountain range that stretches across central Europe?
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What large sea is located between southern Europe and northern Africa?
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What peninsula is located in the southwest of Europe?
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What mountain range forms a natural border between France and Spain?
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What strait connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea?
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What is the name of the bay located along the northern coast of Spain?
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What river flows through Paris, France?
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What is the body of water separating the United Kingdom from mainland Europe?
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What ocean is found to the west of Europe?
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What is the name of the group of islands off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe?
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What sea is located to the east of Sweden?
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What mountain range stretches across Central and Eastern Europe?
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What river is known for flowing through several Central and Eastern European countries, including Hungary?
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What sea is located west of Italy?
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What mountain range runs down the length of the Italian peninsula?
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What sea separates the Italian peninsula from the Balkan Peninsula?
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What is the name of the landmass that makes up the southeastern part of Europe?
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Study Notes
Major Bodies of Water
- Arctic Ocean: The smallest and shallowest ocean, located north of Europe, bordered by Russia, Greenland, and Canada.
- Caspian Sea: The world's largest enclosed inland body of water, bordered by five countries including Russia, Kazakhstan, and Iran.
- Black Sea: An inland sea bounded by Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, significant for maritime trade.
- Ionian Sea: A Mediterranean sea located between Italy and Greece, known for its clear waters and historical significance.
- North Sea: Located between Great Britain and mainland Europe, known for oil and gas reserves.
- Mediterranean Sea: The largest inland sea, connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounding Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Baltic Sea: An arm of the North Atlantic Ocean, bordered by several countries including Sweden, Finland, and Poland.
Major Rivers
- Volga River: The longest river in Europe, flowing through central Russia, vital for transportation and irrigation.
- Rhine River: A major European river that flows from the Swiss Alps through Germany and the Netherlands to the North Sea.
- Danube River: The second longest river in Europe, flowing through central and southeastern Europe, known for its cultural and historical importance.
- Seine River: Flows through Paris, France, known for its beautiful views and historic significance.
Mountain Ranges
- Ural Mountains: A mountain range that runs north to south through western Russia, traditionally considered the boundary between Europe and Asia.
- Caucasus Mountains: Located between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, includes Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe.
- Alps: A major mountain range in southern Europe, renowned for skiing and tourism.
- Apennine Mountains: A mountain range that forms the backbone of the Italian peninsula.
- Pyrenees: Mountain range that forms a natural border between France and Spain.
Peninsulas
- Scandinavian Peninsula: Home to Norway and Sweden, characterized by rugged terrain and extensive coastlines.
- Iberian Peninsula: Contains Spain and Portugal, known for its diverse cultures and historical significance.
- Balkan Peninsula: A region situated in southeastern Europe, known for its complex history and cultural diversity.
Seas and Straits
- Tyrrhenian Sea: Located off the western coast of Italy, known for its beauty and historical coastal cities.
- Adriatic Sea: Separates Italy from the Balkan Peninsula, popular for tourism and maritime activities.
- Bay of Biscay: Located along the northern coast of Spain and western France, known for its rough seas.
- Strait of Gibraltar: The narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea, separating Spain from Morocco.
Islands and Archipelagos
- British Isles: Consists of Great Britain and Ireland, known for its rich history and cultural diversity.
Other Geographic Features
- Norwegian Sea: Located to the northwest of Norway, known for its fishing and oil resources.
- English Channel: The body of water that separates southern England from northern France, an important maritime route.
- Balkan Peninsula: Geopolitically significant, home to various ethnic groups and has a complex political history.
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