GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Jura Mountains
The Jura forms an arc of ridges and valleys mainly in France and Switzerland, northwest of the Alps. Its name also supplies the term Jurassic, but the mountain belt and geological period are not the same thing.
Fast Facts
- The main Franco-Swiss Jura lies northwest of the Alpine arc.
- Limestone is a prominent rock type.
- Karst drainage, caves and elongated fold ridges are characteristic.
Connected lessons
- Jura MountainsMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- AlpsRelated places
- VosgesRelated places
- Black ForestRelated places