European Peninsulas Flashcards
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Which countries are included in the Scandinavian Peninsula?

  • Denmark
  • Sweden (correct)
  • Norway (correct)
  • Finland

What bodies of water bound the Scandinavian Peninsula?

Norwegian Sea, North Sea, Baltic Sea

The land of the Scandinavian Peninsula is easy for farming.

False (B)

Which of the following describes the Jutland Peninsula?

<p>Has rolling hills and swampy low-lying areas (B), Includes most of Denmark (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What geographical feature blocks off the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe?

<p>Pyrenees mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the Italian Peninsula?

<p>Includes Italy (B), Is shaped like a boot (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three southern peninsulas in Europe?

<p>Iberian, Italian, Balkan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two northern peninsulas in Europe?

<p>Scandinavian, Jutland</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which seas border the Balkan Peninsula?

<p>Aegean Sea (A), Mediterranean Sea (B), Adriatic Sea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The land of the Balkan Peninsula is flat and easy for transportation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scandinavian Peninsula

  • Comprises Norway and Sweden.
  • Bordered by the Norwegian Sea, North Sea, and Baltic Sea.
  • Characterized by rocky soil, making farming challenging.

Jutland Peninsula

  • Encompasses most of Denmark and a small section of Germany.
  • Extends into the North Sea, adjacent to the Scandinavian Peninsula.
  • Features rolling hills and swampy low-lying areas.

Iberian Peninsula

  • Contains the countries of Spain and Portugal.
  • Separated from the rest of Europe by the Pyrenees mountains.

Italian Peninsula

  • Primarily includes Italy.
  • Distinctive boot-like shape.
  • Projects into the Mediterranean Sea.

Balkan Peninsula

  • Bordered by the Adriatic, Mediterranean, and Aegean Seas.
  • Known for its mountainous terrain which complicates transportation.

Northern Peninsulas

  • Scandinavian and Jutland are identified as the northern peninsulas of Europe.

Southern Peninsulas

  • Iberian, Italian, and Balkan peninsulas are considered the southern peninsulas of Europe.

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Test your knowledge on European peninsulas with this flashcard quiz. Explore key details about the Scandinavian and Jutland peninsulas, along with other notable geographic regions. This resource is perfect for students and geography enthusiasts alike.

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