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Using maps to locate the countries of Europe

Europe: how diverse are its landscapes and places?

Unit Summary

This unit introduces Europe as a continent of many countries, climates and landscapes. Pupils use maps to locate countries and cities, explore physical and human features, and consider how people live, travel and visit different parts of Europe.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use atlas maps and a globe to locate the continent and countries of Europe.

Key Notes

  • Europe extends from the Atlantic Ocean (west) to Asia (east), to Arctic Circle (north) to the Mediterranean Sea (south).
  • Atlas maps and a globe can be used to identify the location of countries in Europe.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • continent: A large landmass on Earth of which there are seven: Africa, Asia, South America, North America, Antarctica, Europe and Oceania.
  • location and position: A location is the particular position of something on Earth.
  • globe: A globe is a map of Earth on a sphere.
  • atlas map: Atlas maps show the location of places and features at global or national scale.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The UK is no longer in Europe.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Europe extends from the Atlantic Ocean (west) to Asia (east), to Arctic Circle (north) to the Mediterranean Sea (south). Atlas maps and a globe can be used to identify the location of countries in Europe.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'continent'

A large landmass on Earth of which there are seven: Africa, Asia, South America, North America, Antarctica, Europe and Oceania.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: The UK is no longer in Europe. Correction: The UK is located in Europe but is no longer part of the European Union (a political and economic union of 27 European countries).

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