Geography of Europe Flashcard

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Where does the peninsula of Europe stretch?

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To the west of Asia

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Why is Europe called “a peninsula of peninsulas?”

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

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Which of the following make up the Northern Peninsulas? The Scandinavian Peninsula, The Iberian Peninsula, The Balkan Peninsula, All of the above

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The Scandinavian Peninsula

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Where is the Jutland Peninsula located?

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Across the North Sea from Scandinavia

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Which of the following make up Europe’s southern peninsulas? The Scandinavian, Balkan, and Iberian; The Iberian, Italian, and Balkan; The Scandinavian and Jutland; None of the above

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The Iberian, Italian, and Balkan

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Which of the following mountains are the largest in Europe? Appalachian, Apennine, Balkan, Alps

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Alps

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Which of the following rivers touches nine different countries in Europe? The Nile, The Danube, The Rhine, All of the above

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The Danube

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

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All of the above

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What is the most predominant climate in Europe?

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Marine West Coast

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What is the North Atlantic Drift?

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A current of warm water from the tropics.