Europe & Russia

A system of government in which a single political party controls the government and the economy is

• democracy.
• federalism.
• monarchy.
• communism.

The large forest area that stretches through northern  Russia, Canada, and other northern countries and provides lumber resources is

• tundra.
• fjord.
• savanna.
• taiga.

Countries in the EU do not have to use the same currency, but many choose to use the

• euro.
• ruble.
• dollar.
• peso.

In Russia, what prevents trees and other vegetation from growing because their roots can’t spread deep under the ground?

• taiga
• permafrost
• fjords
• flooding

The Danube and the Volga are examples of what type of river?

• tributaries
• old
• navigable
• short

What is the impact of rivers and coastlines to the economy of Europe Including Russia?

• The navigable rivers and long coastlines help with trade.
• The many frozen rivers in Russia attract tourists who like to ice skate.
• There are only ice-free ports along the coastline of Italy limiting trade in Europe.
• Because Europe and Russia are landlocked, trade with other countries is limited.

All of the following are peninsulas in Europe EXCEPT

• Greece
• Germany
• Iberian
• Scandinavia

Western Europe's climate is different from Eastern Europe's climate due to

• elevation
• rain shadow effect
• latitude
• ocean currents

Following World War II, Europe and Russia were divided as follows

• Democratic East Europe and Communist West Europe.
• Russia was divided into 15 countries.
• Communist East Europe and Democratic Western Europe.
• The Soviet Union took over all of Europe except Scandinavia.

The Alps stretch west from Austria and Italy through

• Switzerland, Germany, and France.
• France, Spain, and Portugal.
• Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine.
• Switzerland, Germany, and Poland.