GEO FAQ 6.2 Remediation

On which two continents is Turkey located?

• Asia and Africa

• Europe and Africa

• Asia and Europe

• Asia and North America

Which river flows from the Alps mountains east across much of Europe and empties into the Black Sea?

• Rhine River
• Danube River
• Amazon River
• Volga River

Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?

• Ural Mountains
• Pyrenees Mountains
• Alps Mountains
• Rocky Mountains

Why did the Aral Sea begin to shrink?

• An earthquake opened up cracks in the sea floor, allowing the water to flow away from the sea

• The Amu and Syr rivers shifted course, emptying into the Caspian Sea

• The Soviet government built dams across the two rivers that fed into the Aral Sea

• The summers became hotter, which caused the water in the Aral Sea to shrink

The Pyrenees mountains separate Spain from what other country?

• Portugal

• Germany

• France

• Italy

What term is defined as a long, narrow, deep passageway from the sea between high cliffs?

• peninsula
• landlocked
• fjord

What country stayed neutral during the World Wars due to its landlocked location?

• Switzerland

• Austria

• Hungary

• Chechia

Which deep water seaport is also the busiest port in Europe?

• Rotterdam

• Antwerp

• Hamburg

• Marseilles