Common Assessment 1 Retake

What kind of Climate Zone you find in the shaded area on the above map?

• Alpine (mountainous)

• Tundra (frozen plains)

• Tropical (warm and sunny all year)

• Mediterranean (warm with a cool, dry breeze)

The United Kingdom has large urban areas with large populations throughout England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This is unlike Russia whose major cities are concentrated in the southern and western parts of the country. Which reason best explains the difference in how population is distributed between both countries?

• The climate of the United Kingdom is more uniform, whereas the climate in Russia is more extreme to the north.

• The natural resources of the United Kingdom are evenly distributed, while most Russian resources are in the south.

• The amount of air pollution in the United Kingdom is limited, whereas air pollution is a greater risk in northern Russia.

• The United Kingdom has a good public school system in all countries, while the best Russian schools are in the east.

Which of these is impacted MOST by Europe's vast coastline and inland river systems?

• the continent’s fishing and shipping industries

• the continent’s investing and banking industries

• the continent’s mining and agriculture industries

• the continent’s technology and manufacturing industries

The Rhine River starts in the Alps and empties into the North Sea, which is located next to the English Channel. Which direction does the Rhine River flow?

• Northwest

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Northeast

Which of the following statements BEST describes how the Atlantic Gulf Stream affects Germany's natural resources?

• It creates intense storms that make farming and agriculture difficult.

• It causes unpredictable weather that keeps tourists from vacationing in Germany.

• It has a warming influence, which enables Germany to be a major agricultural producer.

• It brings cold winds from the north, making German resources inaccessible each winter.

What is the writing called that was developed by the Slavic people of Eastern Europe used by the citizens of Russia, Ukraine, and Poland?

• The Cyrillic alphabet

• The Germanic alphabet

• The Roman alphabet

• The Indo-European alphabet

How has acid rain affected Germany?

• by changing bird migration patterns

• by destroying trees and forests

• by increasing the risk of desertification

• by contributing to soil erosion

This map shows where major cities in Russia are located. Based on the map, which of these is MOST LIKELY true?

• Russia's climate is influenced by the Pacific Ocean

• All of the major cities are close to the Russian capital.

• Most of Russia's population is concentrated in western cities.

• The eastern portion of the country is home to major industrial centers.

Which reason best explains why Russia relies heavily on railroads to trade with other countries?

• Many of Russia's airports need to be rebuilt.

• Russia has a limited amount of natural resources.

• Russia has few major roads and highways.

• Many of Russia's ports are frozen during the year.

Spain is located on which peninsula?

• Scandinavian

• Yucatan

• Balkan

• Iberian