Physical Features of Europe

Q. What makes the physiography of Europe unique in nature?

1. Europe is characterised by peaks, gorges and valleys in the southern and western parts.
2. Europe, being a large peninsula is also known as 'peninsula of peninsulas'.
3. Europe has an irregular coastline which is much longer than that of Asia.
4. Mount Elbrus in the Ural mountains is the highest point of Europe.

Q. Give reason why europe is called the peninsula and peninsulas

Q. The highest point in Europe is which is in the Caucasus mountain range.

1. Mount Elbrus
2. Swiss Alps
3. Tatra mountains
4. Mount Narodnaya

Q. The western and the southern parts of the European continent have a variety of landforms like mountains, gorges, valleys and plains.

1. True
2. False

Q. The lowest point of Europe lies on the shores of the Caspian Sea, which is 28 meters below sea level.

1. True
2. False

Q. How can we classify the river systems of Europe?

Q. holds the record for the most number of islands in the world with an astounding 221831 islands.

1. Sweden
2. Australia
3. Ireland
4. New Zealand

Q. Match the following peninsulas with its correct direction with respect to Europe.

1. South
2. North
3. Southeast
4. Southwest

Q. What are some of the features of the Northwestern highlands?

1. This region consists of relic mountains.
2. This region consists of old mountains that have undergone glacial erosion.
3. This region consists of low mountains.
4. Many rivers cross this region.