Humboldt CH3

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Chapter 3 Europe

3.1 Europe: the physical picture

3.2 The European population

3.3 European Union

3.4 Europe on the map

Europe: the physical picture

 You know the location of climate zones in Europe.

– You know the characteristics of the Cf climate and the Cs climate.

– You know where high mountain ranges, low mountain ranges, hills and lowland in Europe can be found.

– You understand the connection between relief and climate.

What do you already know about
the physical landscape of Europe?

Neither too warm nor too cold

Cf climate in Europe, but why? 

A lot of onshore winds this influences the temperature in such a way that it is not too cold in the winter and not too warm in the summer. 

The Mediterranean Sea area

In this area we have a Cs climate. The summers are dry and hot and the winters are mild and wet. 
This is because it is located at a lower latitude. 

More climates

In the north of Norway and Sweden we find an ET climate. This is a tundra climate. 

Russia

In the parts of Russia there is almost no influence of the sea left. Therefore we see a D climate, or continental climate, in Russia. 

Here we find warm summers and long and cold winters.

Steppe climate

We also have a BS climate in Europe. We can find this climate in Ukraine. Since there is almost no rain in this area we only find grasslands here. 

Relief in Europe

The landscape of Europe has a lot of differences in altitude. We call this relief: 

Lowland: -200m
Hills: 200-500m
Low mountain range: 500-1500m

High mountain range: 1500m+

3.2 The European population

Learning goals:

– You know where the densely and sparsely populated areas in Europe are located.

– You understand the origins of the population distribution in Europe.

– You know examples of domestic and international migration in Europe.

– You understand the causes of migration within and to Europe.

What is the difference between a C climate and a D climate?

Why do we find warmer climates closer to the equator?

Search for a photo of a steppe climate and explain what is important for a steppe climate.

Population density

Natural factors determine the population density in Europe. 

Can you explain the population density as shown in the map?

What other factor is important to determine the population density in Europe?

Migration

Domestic migration; this means that people stay in the same country but migrate (move) towards another place. 

Migration is often determined by push & pull factors.

What would be a push factor for yourself?
And what would be a pull factor?

International migration

This means that people move from one country towards another country. 

If you move towards a country to settle there, you're an immigrant. 
If you move towards a country intending to settle there you're a emigrant.

Fortress Europe

3.3 European Union

Learning goals:

– You know which countries are EU members.

– You understand the advantages of cooperation within the EU and you are able to give examples of the advantages.

– You understand that becoming an EU member can also have its drawbacks and you can give examples of the drawbacks.

– You understand why expansion of the EU may entail migration.

European coorperation

1951 - Economic coorperation

The EU was formed out of this and started with 6 countries. Now it has 27 countries. 

In this union there is free trade. 

Coorperation, why?

Coorperation is something that can help the poorer countries and can also stimulate the economic growth of the richer countries.

It is also a way to prevent wars on the continent of Europe.

Not everyone

Not everyone is allowed to join. Countries that want to join have to meet certain standards before they can join. 

Don't want to..

Some countries do not want to join the EU because it costs them too much. 
A richer country has to pay to help a poorer country for example. 

3.4 Europe on the map

– You can distinguish a thematic map from a general reference map.

– You can look up information in the atlas using bookmarkers and indexes.

Types of maps

1. General reference map

- Physical map

- Topographic map

2. Thematic map

Physical map

Topographic map

Thematic map

How to use the atlas?