Lesson 8.1 Solé

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1. How do the Westerlies affect the climate in Western

Europe?

It brings warm air that makes Europe climate milder than other countries at the same altitude.

2.What landmasses make up the British Isles, and what countries do?

United Kingdom and Ireland. England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland.

3.Why is the North Sea important to Western Europe?

Because of the important natural resources like oil and natural gas that supports the economies and populations of Western Europe.

4.How does the marine west coast climate in Western Europe differ from marine west coast climates in other parts of the world?

They don’t have coastal mountain ranges that block the warm air.

5. Why has the use of coal dwindled in Western Europe? What discovery in the North Sea helped bring about that change?

Because of two reasons, first that coal is limited and every day we have less and less coal. Second that it is becoming a less important source of energy. They discovered oil and natural gas in the North Sea, and this are much better sources of energy so Europe doesn’t need coal that much anymore.

6. Rivers sin Europe like the Rhine river helps countries trade, transport, and get resources. For example countries that are landlocked like Luxenbourg need this rivers to trade from one to another. In ancient times, when there were not cars or airplanes many people depend on rivers to travel too. They also have resources like fish that give people on Europe food and things to trade. Overall, rivers are crucial for Europe trading, transportation, and much more.