Faust: The Geography of Europe Test

Front

Why is Europe called “a peninsula of peninsulas”?

Back

Because it is a large peninsula that consists of many small peninsulas.

Front

Which of the following are part of the Northern Peninsulas? The Scandinavian Peninsula, The Iberian Peninsula, The Balkan Peninsula, All of the above

Back

The Scandinavian Peninsula

Front

Which of the following make up Europe’s southern peninsulas? Options: The Scandinavian, Balkan, and Iberian, The Iberian, Italian, and Balkan, The Scandinavian and Jutland, All of the above

Back

The Iberian, Italian, and Balkan

Front

Name the largest mountain range in Europe.

Back

Alps

Front

Which European river touches nine countries? Options: The Nile, The Rhine, The Danube, All of the Above

Back

The Danube

Front

Which of the following resources are found in Europe? Coal, Iron-ore, Oil and natural gas

Back

All of the above

Front

What is the most predominant climate in Europe? Options: Humid continental, Mediterranean, Marine West Coast, Humid Subtropical

Back

Marine West Coast

Front

What is the North Atlantic Drift?

Back

A current of warm water from the tropics.

Front

Where is the tundra climate found in Europe? Options: In far northern Scandinavia, along the Arctic Circle, At the northern tip of Iceland, Around the Iberian Peninsula, Under the Black Sea

Back

In far northern Scandinavia, along the Arctic Circle

Front

Which of the following are problems Europe faces today? Acid rain and deforestation, Threats from pirates, Declining literacy rates, All of the above

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Acid rain and deforestation