Although not as common as in the United States, tornados do take place in Europe. It is reported the continent experiences anywhere from 200 to 400 tornadoes each year. As this map shows ...

In 1502, as Europeans hungrily looked to the vast new continent across the ... of 15th- and 16th-century European explorers are depicted on Cantino’s map including Vasco da Gama’s first ...

Europe is located in the Northern Hemisphere. The Atlantic Ocean is to the west of the continent. Europe is above the Equator and the very north of the continent is within the Arctic Circle.

Ask pupils if they can say what Europe is. Explain that it is one of several continents that make up the world. Discuss the meaning of continent and show and name these on a globe or 2D map of the ...