Subregions of Europe
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
On an outline map of Europe colour the four subregions in four colours and write 3 states and capitals from each.
For example: Northern – Norway (Oslo), Sweden (Stockholm), Finland (Helsinki); Western – Germany (Berlin), France (Paris), the Netherlands (Amsterdam); Southern – Italy (Rome), Spain (Madrid), Greece (Athens); Eastern – Poland (Warsaw), Ukraine (Kyiv), Bulgaria (Sofia).
2
If it is 8:00 in Paris (winter, UTC+1), what is the time in Tashkent (UTC+5)? (Number only.)
12
3
Compare the economic specialisation of Western and Southern Europe: write two differences.
Western – engineering, chemicals, banking lead; Southern – subtropical farming and sea tourism, more light and food industry.
4
Why is the level of urbanisation high in Europe? Write 3 sentences.
The industrial revolution began in Europe so cities grew early; industry and services are concentrated in cities and the share of people employed in farming is small.
5
Write the three Baltic states and their capitals.
Estonia – Tallinn, Latvia – Riga, Lithuania – Vilnius.