4. Physical Features Also known as Mediterranean Europe Most countries lie on its shores Stretches 2,300 miles Linked to Atlantic by Strait of Gibraltar
5. The Land 3 Peninsulas Iberian Peninsula Portugal & Spain located here; high rocky plateau Cantabrian & Pyrenees Mountains Italy’s Peninsula Includes: Southern Alps, Apennines, islands of Sicily & Sardinia Greece’s Peninsula Mainland extends into Aegean Sea Mountainous & has more than 2,000 islands Peninsulas lie on coastal lowlands & river valleys Great areas for growing crops & building cities In uplands soils are thin & stony; earthquakes are common
6. The Rivers Ebro River Drains into Mediterranean Found in Iberian Peninsula Douro, Tagus, & Guadalquivir Rivers flow into Atlantic Ocean Po River is the largest in Italy Fertile agricultural region forms
7. Climate & Resources Warm & Sunny Rainfall in mild winter Some flooding & erosion Due to overgrazing & deforestation Sirocco Hot, dry wind from North Africa Picks up moisture from Mediterranean Sea Blows over Italy in spring & summer
8. Sea Important part of trade Many Mediterranean ports Wealth of seafood found in Mediterranean Sea Resources Iron ore, bauxite, chromium, lead, zinc, marble, & hydroelectricity Tourism is also any important part of the economy
