THE PHYSICAL FEATURES (THE SEAS,
RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS) AND ENERGY SOURCES (OIL AND GAS
RESERVES) IN EUROPE. STICK SOME PICTURES RELATED TO THAT.
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Europe is the second-smallest continent. However, its strategic position in relation to Asia and Africa, as well as navigable rivers and fertile soil, have made Europe a dominant economic, social, and cultural force throughout recorded history.
Europe’s physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately.
Europe’s rich agricultural and industrial diversity has made the continent a center of trade and commerce for centuries. It is centrally located between the two other “Old World” continents, Africa and Asia. This tradition of exchange prompted the early and rapid urbanization of the continent, recognizable in many dynamic cities that make up most of Europe.
Europe enjoys a mild and temperate climate. Unique wind patterns and ocean currents keep Europe warmer than other landmasses at similar latitudes. Most of Europe lies north of New York City, for instance, but few European countries experience the cold winters familiar to the New England region of the United States. This mild climate allows Europe to produce a variety of agricultural products.
Strong westerly winds bring mild maritime air from the Atlantic during the winters and summers. These strong winds prevent cold Arctic air from penetrating the interior of the continent most of the time. As such, Europe maintains steady temperatures throughout the year. The ocean current known as the North Atlantic Drift brings warm water from the tropical Atlantic toward the continent. This water further warms westerly winds and air masses, providing Europe with much of its precipitation.
Europe’s climate falls under two categories: marine west coast and Mediterranean. Each of these climates supports a variety of agricultural products. The marine west coast climate covers much of northwestern Europe except for Scandinavia and the mountainous regions of Eastern Germany, Poland, and Switzerland. Mild summer and winter temperatures and consistent rainfall and cloud cover characterize this climate. Principal crops include wheat, rapeseed, and potatoes. Livestock, such as sheep and cattle, are an import source of meat, dairy, and wool products. Some of the world’s finest cheeses come from this climatic region.
The Mediterranean climate covers the majority of Southern Europe, including Spain, Portugal, southern France, southern Italy, and Greece. Hot, nearly rainless summers and mild, rainy winters characterize this climate. Olives and grapes are two important crops that have thrived in this climate for more than a thousand years. Spain, Italy, and Greece are the top three producers of olives in the world. France, Italy, and Spain are the top three world producers of grapes used for wine. .....
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