New
New
Year 4

Human features of countries in Europe

I can describe key features of the human geography of Europe and use atlas maps to identify spatial patterns.

New
New
Year 4

Human features of countries in Europe

I can describe key features of the human geography of Europe and use atlas maps to identify spatial patterns.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Europe has diverse human geographical features (cities, road and rail networks, types of farming and industry).
  2. The key human features of Europe can be investigated using a wide range of resources, atlases and maps.
  3. Comparing physical and human maps can reveal spatial patterns.

Keywords

  • Land use - Land use is the function or purpose of a particular area.

  • Human feature - A human feature is something that humans have made or built.

  • Spatial patterns - Spatial patterns show the links between where things are located.

Common misconception

Learners may struggle to make sense of atlas maps which often show a lot of complex information.

Spend additional time exploring a digital atlas map as a class or group to reinforce learners’ understanding of different map conventions.

Learners could use digital mapping tools to zoom in and explore some of the human features in a European locality in more detail.
Teacher tip

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Why are symbols used on maps?
Correct answer: To represent different features and information.
They make the map look more attractive.
To show you where the map was created.
Correct answer: To stop the map becoming too crowded.
Q2.
Which of these rivers are found in European countries?
Nile
Amazon
Correct answer: Seine
Correct answer: Thames
Q3.
Where is the highest land found in Europe?
North
East
Correct answer: Central
West
Q4.
Which of these are human features?
Correct answer: bridge
river
Correct answer: railway
mountains
Q5.
Match the major city to the country it is located in.
Correct Answer:Italy ,Rome

Rome

Correct Answer:Germany,Berlin

Berlin

Correct Answer:France,Paris

Paris

Q6.
Which of these is famous human landmark in the UK?
the Colosseum
the Eiffel Tower
Correct answer: Big Ben
Ben Nevis

6 Questions

Q1.
What percentage of Europe's land has been changed by human activities?
8%
18%
Correct answer: 80%
Q2.
Why is a lot of Europe's land used for farming?
Farming is the most popular job.
Europe has a very big population.
Correct answer: Europe has a diverse climate.
Q3.
Match these land uses found in Europe with their correct descriptions.
Correct Answer:mining,The extraction of minerals from the ground, e.g. iron and coal.

The extraction of minerals from the ground, e.g. iron and coal.

Correct Answer:energy production ,The use of land and resources to generate energy, e.g. wind power.

The use of land and resources to generate energy, e.g. wind power.

Correct Answer:transport systems,Road and railway networks to connect places.

Road and railway networks to connect places.

Correct Answer:industry,Building of factories to make products e.g. cars.

Building of factories to make products e.g. cars.

Q4.
Why are Digimaps useful when looking at features on a map?
They show the height of the land.
They show borders between countries.
Correct answer: They allow us zoom in and out to look at details.
Correct answer: We can add different layers of information.
Q5.
What do spatial patterns show us?
They show us where mountain ranges can be found.
They show us the location of transport routes only.
Correct answer: They show us the links between where things are located.
Q6.
European cities are often found on large or near the coast.
Correct Answer: rivers