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Year 4

Physical features of countries in Europe

I can use digital and atlas maps to identify and locate key physical geographical features of Europe.

New
New
Year 4

Physical features of countries in Europe

I can use digital and atlas maps to identify and locate key physical geographical features of Europe.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Atlas maps can be used to investigate the key physical features of Europe.
  2. Europe has a diverse range of physical geographical features such as mountains and rivers.
  3. The Alps and the Pyrenees are major mountain ranges in Europe.
  4. Europe is home to some major rivers including the Volga, the Danube and the Rhine.
  5. The Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean both border countries in Europe but are very different in size and character.

Common misconception

Learners may struggle to make sense of atlas maps which often show a lot of complex information.

Spend additional time exploring a digital atlas map as a class or group to reinforce learners’ understanding of different map conventions.

Keywords

  • Map key - A map key is a box of information on a map that tells you what the lines and symbols on the map mean.

  • Scale - The scale on a map shows what size the area that is represented in the map really is.

  • Interpretation - An interpretation is an opinion on or explanation of the meaning of something.

  • Physical feature - A physical feature is natural and has not been built by humans.

Learners could create an annotated map of Europe to show the location of some key physical features.
Teacher tip

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the country to the correct capital city.
Correct Answer:Wales,Cardiff

Cardiff

Correct Answer:Scotland,Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Correct Answer:Austria,Vienna

Vienna

Correct Answer:Spain ,Madrid

Madrid

Q2.
A major city usually has a population of over
100
1000
Correct answer: 100,000
Q3.
Which of these climate zones are found in Europe?
tropical
Correct answer: temperate
Correct answer: polar
Q4.
Atlas maps are a useful way of investigating a location. They provide a image.
Correct Answer: 2D, two dimensional , 2 dimensional, two dimensional, two D
Q5.
Physical features are features, for example rivers and mountains. Which word correctly fills the gap?
Correct answer: natural
man made
Q6.
Which of these are physical landmarks in Europe?
Correct answer: the Alps in France
the Eiffel Tower in France
Correct answer: the river Thames in England
the Colosseum in Italy

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the correct key word and definition.
Correct Answer:physical geography map,These maps show the landscape and rivers.

These maps show the landscape and rivers.

Correct Answer:human geography map,These maps show country borders, cities and towns.

These maps show country borders, cities and towns.

Q2.
What does scale on a map show?
Correct answer: How distance on the map compares to the actual distance on the ground.
The height of the land.
The direction of an area.
The population size on the map.
Q3.
A key on a map explains what the symbols on the map mean.
Correct answer: true
false
Q4.
What physical features are seen in Northern Europe?
Correct answer: glaciers
Correct answer: fjords
hot deserts
warm seas
Q5.
Which of these mountain ranges are in Europe?
the Himalayas
Correct answer: the Pyrenees
the Rockies
Correct answer: the Alps
Q6.
Match each physical feature to the European country it is located in.
Correct Answer:Mount Elbrus,Russia

Russia

Correct Answer:River Seine,France

France

Correct Answer:Lake Bled,Slovenia

Slovenia