Geomorphological regions are areas based on their underlying rock
The North-European Plain is an example of a Geomorphic region
Glacial activity created this area
Ice sheets covered the continent, deposition of minerals occurred
Later, winds brought the material to Hungarian Plains, Romania and Bulgaria.
The Glacial material is called LoessIt forms a soil called Limon
Limon is very fertile and makes a good basis for agriculture
A good agriculture sector leads to a healthy population
Raw materials produced can be used in secondary manufacturing industry
The Industrial Revolution made these countries economic successes
The area is drained by rivers such as The Loire, The Elbe and The Rhine
These rivers are navigable and can be used for transport
The transport network is very successful because of the area's flat relief
eg. Roads, Railways, Rivers, Canals, Pipelines, Airports and Ports
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Coal and Iron ore are found in the sedimentary rocks
These provided raw materials during the Industrial Revolution
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The area is very successful and highly industrialized.Settling in this area is attractive and has lead to a dense population
This area covers most of Northern Europe including Poland, North Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands. It stretches as far as Hungary
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