8.20.08 Pwp

Europe: The Physical

AspectsConstructed By: Dakotah, Malani, and Saif

Mountains

The Alps When most people

think of Mountains in Europe, this is what they think of. The Alps! This vast range stretches over 700 miles from Monaco to Albania. The tallest mountain in the range is Mont Blanc. It is 15,771 ft.

Other Important Mountain Ranges

with Lengths

Scandinavian Mountains - 1095 miles

Carpathian Mountains - 900 miles

Caucasus Mountains - 683 miles

Apennine Mountains - 620 miles

Plains

Great Hungarian Plains

Located 100 meters above sea level. This area is very dry and depends on run off water from The Alps.

North European Plain

This plain is about 2500 miles long. The Plains are very fertile; therefore, much agriculture is done here.

Plateaus

Meseta

This is a central plateau. The Meseta covers half of Spain and spans 2300 x 2000 feet.

Massif Central

This mountainous plateau is 32,198 sq. ft. It is located in southeastern France.

Scandinavian Shield

An area composed of granite made by receding glaciers. It is composed of small

lakes connected by rivers.

So next time you think of Europe....

Don't Just Think This

Think This!!