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Compare the general climate of Western Europe to that of Eastern Europe, according to the text.
Compare the general climate of Western Europe to that of Eastern Europe, according to the text.
Western Europe has a moist and moderate climate, while Eastern Europe has cold winters and hot summers.
Besides Russia, what are the other two largest countries, by area, in Europe?
Besides Russia, what are the other two largest countries, by area, in Europe?
Ukraine and France
Why might the Volga River's width have been strategically significant during World War II battles fought there?
Why might the Volga River's width have been strategically significant during World War II battles fought there?
Its width created a natural barrier, making crossings difficult and influencing battle strategies.
How does the text characterize the climate of countries near the Mediterranean Sea?
How does the text characterize the climate of countries near the Mediterranean Sea?
What is the longest river in Europe, and where does it run through?
What is the longest river in Europe, and where does it run through?
How many inhabitants does Moscow house within the city limits?
How many inhabitants does Moscow house within the city limits?
How does the text describe the winter in the far north of Europe?
How does the text describe the winter in the far north of Europe?
What is Russia's second largest city and how many inhabitants does it have?
What is Russia's second largest city and how many inhabitants does it have?
What major environmental factor allows for a 'Mediterranean climate', and where is this climate found?
What major environmental factor allows for a 'Mediterranean climate', and where is this climate found?
What marine life, according to the text, inhabits the Volga River?
What marine life, according to the text, inhabits the Volga River?
Flashcards
Europe's climate differences
Europe's climate differences
Most of Western Europe has a moist, moderate climate. Eastern Europe has cold winters and hot summers.
Three largest countries in Europe
Three largest countries in Europe
Russia, Ukraine, and France.
Moscow
Moscow
The largest city entirely on the European continent with over 13 million inhabitants
Volga River
Volga River
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Mediterranean climate
Mediterranean climate
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Continental climate
Continental climate
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Study Notes
- Most of Western Europe's climate is moist and moderate
- Eastern Europe's climate comprises cold winters and hot summers, particularly in the southeast
- The winter can be long and very cold in the far north of Europe
- Countries near the Mediterranean Sea have hot, dry summers and mild winters
Largest European Country
- The European part of Russia covers more area than any other country
- The three largest countries are Russia, Ukraine, and France
Largest Capital City
- Moscow is the largest capital city
- Moscow houses more than 13 million inhabitants within the city limits
- Saint Petersburg is Russia's second largest city with 5.3 million inhabitants
- Moscow is the largest city that is entirely on the European continent
Volga River
- The Volga River runs through Russia
- At 2,294 miles long, it is the longest river in Europe
- The Volga River is so wide in places that one cannot see the other side
- One of the biggest battles of World War 2 was fought on the banks of the Volga River
- Huge sturgeon fish are found in the Volga River
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