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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks:

   1. Europe is separated from Africa by the ____________.
   2. The westward extension of the North European Plains lie in the __________.
   3. __________ provide good harbours along the western coast of Europe.
   4. __________ mountains separate Europe and Asia.
   5. __________ longest river in Europe, flows into the __________ sea.
   6. The temperate grassland of south-eastern Europe are called the ____________.
   7. The Plains of Lombardy in Italy are the ___________ Plains.
2. 2.

   Match the following:

   Column A	Column B
   1. Caledonian Mountains	(a) Land of a Thousand Lakes.
   2. Meseta	(b) Highest mountain in the Alps.
   3. Finland	(c) Highest mountains peak of Europe.
   4. Mont Blanc	(d) Uplands of Spain.
   5. Mt. Elbrus	(e) The Northwestern Highlands.

    

3. 3.

   Name the following:

   1. Scandinavian Countries
   2. Countries in the British Isles
   3. Lowland Countries
   4. Baltic States
   5. Countries comprising Iberian Peninsula
   6. Three major rivers of Europe
   7. Three intermontane plains in Europe
   8. Mountain Peaks of Europe (any three)
   9. Tiny nations of Europe (any three)
   10. Three lakes in Europe
4. 4.

   Explain briefly the location and extent of Europe.

5. 5.

   Name the major water bodies surrounding Europe.

6. 6.

   Europe has a highly indented coastline. How is it advantageous for Europe?