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- Provide an explanation of how the following characteristics contribute to the economy of Europe. Provide pictures, slides, or videos of the characteristics. Discuss each of the following as it is displayed on the board or overhead:
• Europe has extensive and spectacular mountain regions. Identify ways European mountains support economic activity, e.g., tourism, recreation, source of minerals. Identify the mineral resources found in the mountains. Do mountains serve as borders in Europe? Why, or why not?
• Air and water pollution are impacting areas of Europe. Include an explanation of the sources of the pollution in
- forests (Black Forest)
- cities (Venice)
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rivers (Rhine, Danube, Seine)
- the Mediterranean Sea
- the Black Sea.
• The Ruhr valley and the Po valley, industrial and transportation centers near mineral deposits, coal, and iron ore, contributed to the development of Europe. How?
• Rivers and canals serve as major transportation links. Provide examples and locations.
• Oil reserves in the North Sea impact surrounding areas. How?
• Europe has a well-educated workforce with industrial and technological societies, banking in Switzerland, and the stock markets in Paris and London.
• Europe has advanced farming techniques, high crop yields, fertile soils, and black earth (chernozem).
• Europe has a well-developed infrastructure.
• Trade among European countries is highly interdependent.
- Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.
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