Today’s Main Idea• Europe has many valuable resources that

strengthen its economy, but environmental problems are a growing concern.

Resources• Coal– Fueled early industry– ½ of world’s supply

• Petroleum• Natural Gas• Hydroelectricity• Wind Energy• Iron Ore• Forests• Fertile Soil• Fish

Environmental Issues• Erosion of topsoil, due to….– Deforestation

• Air pollution from…– Cars, factories, burning fossil fuels– What are some effects of air pollution?• Breathing problems• Eye irritation• Lung disease• Acid rain

– Pollution mixed with precipitation– Destroys trees– Kills fish and other wildlife– Damage to historic buildings

Environmental Issues (cont.)• Water Pollution– Waste dumped into seas, lakes, and rivers– Run-off• Precipitation that flows over the ground• Carries fertilizers and pesticides from farms• Cause algae to grow in rivers

– Kills fish and other wildlife

• Solutions– Limiting– Adding/treating– Reducing– Recycling

Close your text book and turn your notes to a blank page.

• Name as many landforms, waterways, and resources in Europe as you can.