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1 EUROPE

LESSON 1

1 Match the words on the left with the descriptions on the right.

1. Europe a. The parallel of latitude that is approximately

2. Arctic Circle 66.5 degrees north of the Equator

3. Australia b. Good for farming
4. Current c. A flow of water passing through the ocean

5. Arable d. Part of Eurasia
e. The smallest continent in the world

2 Fill in the blanks.

1. Europe and Asia were once called .

2. Europe is located in the Hemisphere.

3. The Mountains act as a boundary between and
.

4. Early settlers in Europe favored its .
5. Europe’s climate is .

6. Most of the countries in Europe belong to the , and many of its
members use a single currency called the .

7. The Industrial Revolution started in .
8. The largest industrialized regions in western Europe are ,

, , , and .
9. and are minerals that you can find in Europe.

10. Istanbul was previously named .

3 Mark true or false.

1. Europe attracts the people who are looking for business only. true false

2. Europe is the smallest continent in the world. true false

3. One-third of Europe’s land is good for farming. true false
4. The Alpine Mountains have a higher elevation than
the rest of Europe. true false

5. Europe was the birthplace of some of the ancient civilizations. true false

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