The Geographic Features of Europe (7.27) by

Alps

evecfore — 2024-09-18 14:18:53 UTC

Located in Switzerland, The Swiss Alps serve as Europe's highest mountain range. With 48 peaks that are 4,000 meters or higher, this geographic feature has jagged peaks that are often covered in snow.

Atlantic Ocean- North & South

evecfore — 2024-09-18 14:23:12 UTC

Although it may look closer to South America based on this pin, the Atlantic Ocean spans farther than you think. As the second largest ocean, it covers 17% of Earth's surface and has an average depth of 11,962 feet (maximum depth of 27,493 feet!)

Find out more about this mysterious body of water by clicking on the link and reading the article!

English Channel

evecfore — 2024-09-18 14:33:53 UTC

The English Channel is a wide waterway (or strait!) that runs between the countries of England and France. The English Channel is 560 kilometers (348 miles) long and 34 kilometers (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point, the Strait of Dover. The English Channel has long served as a natural barrier between England and the rest of Europe.

Mediterranean Sea

evecfore — 2024-09-18 14:35:28 UTC

The Mediterranean Sea is one of the world's most culturally important bodies of water and for centuries, it has been the home and primary source of food for millions of people. As a result of its location between Africa, Asia and Europe, it is a primary trade route.

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The Influence of the North Atlantic Drift

evecfore — 2024-09-18 14:41:36 UTC

The North Atlantic Current (NAC), also known as North Atlantic Drift and North Atlantic Sea Movement, is a powerful warm western boundary current within the Atlantic Ocean that extends the Gulf Stream northeastward.

North European Plain, Lhovice, Švihov, Czechia

evecfore — 2024-09-18 14:45:10 UTC

The North European Plain spreads from the coast of Belgium to the lowlands of Central Russia. Most of the Great European Plain lies below 500 feet in elevation.

It's home to many rivers, including the Rhine, Weser, Elbe, Oder, and Vistula. That is what makes it great for farming.

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Ural Mountains, Russia

evecfore — 2024-09-18 14:47:40 UTC

This mountain range is shared between Europe and Asia, serving as a conventional boundary between the two.

The Urals are also well-known for being a source of vast deposits of several minerals, including valuable elements like gold and platinum.

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