Europe Unit Test Review - USAtestPrep

Based on this map, one could expect Greece to have an economy in which a major activity is

• farming

• fishing

• herdig

• mining

Answer explanation

Looking at the vast amount of coastline, it can be deduced that fishing would be- and is- a major economic activity. You can also note the hilly nature of the geography, meaning farming and herding- while not impossible- would not make a great primary economy.

The geographic feature MOST responsible for extensive trade within Europe has historically been the

• variety of climates due to mountain ranges

• numerous ports on the Atlantic Ocean

• scarcity of volcanic activity

• abundant navigable rivers

Answer explanation

For many centuries, Europe's abundant navigable rivers have helped facilitate trade. Their deep bottoms and wide banks have helped large ships traverse the continent and easily exchange goods.

Ireland's nickname "The Emerald Isle" comes from

• their main export, emeralds

• their flag, which is solid green

• the algae that grows off the coast of Dublin

• the rolling green hills throughout the countryside

Answer explanation

Ireland's nickname comes from the rolling green hills throughout the countryside. This is the object of many tourists when they travel from all over the world to visit Ireland.

The Catholic Church is MOST associated with which country?

• England

• Italy

• Japan

• Russia

Answer explanation

Vatican City, the "capital city" of the Catholic Church, is located in Rome, Italy. The Catholic Church is often referred to as the Roman Catholic Church.

Coal-burning factories and increased automobile usage has caused the GREATEST increase in which of these?

• air pollution

• nuclear waste

• solid depletion

• water pollution

Answer explanation

Coal-burning factories and increased automobile usage has caused a significant increase in air pollution. The smog caused by this has had a negative impact on not only the visibility in urban areas but on the health of the people who live there.

Which area on the map has been identified by scientists as having the WORST air quality in Europe in the early 21st century?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Western Germany and Belgium, marked by the number 3 on the map, has some of the highest air pollution levels in Europe. The area, once the site of tensions in World War II and the Cold War, now faces environmental problems with enormous and long-lasting effects.

Which city would be MOST likely to rely on its port to drive its economy?

• Berlin

• Bonn

• Hamburg

• Munich

Answer explanation

The Port of Hamburg is the second most active port in Europe. However, even if you were not sure of this fact you should notice that it is close to access to the North Sea. Specifically, Hamburg is located where the Elbe River meets with the rivers Alster and Bille.

Which statement is the BEST summary about the population of Europe as shown in this image?

• The economies of Europe are able to produce nuclear energy.

• Europe's population is centered most heavily on its southern coastline

• Europe has a greater population that the visible areas of Africa, Asia, or the Middle East

• Europe's population is centered most heavily along its mountain ranges and the interior of the continent

Answer explanation

Based on this image of Europe taken by NASA scientists, the only summary about the population of Europe that can be supported is that Europe has a greater population than the visible ares of Africa, Asia or the Middle East. The image offers no evidence about the production of nuclear energy and it is clear from the image that the population is not centered most heavily on the continent's coastlines. There is also no evidence that Europe's population is centered most heavily along its mountain ranges.

What would be the Best title for this map?

• Topography of Europe

• Climate Zones of Europe

• Population Density of Europe

• Coastlines and Rivers of Europe

Answer explanation

Because the map labels the major bodies of water and main rivers of the continent, the best title for the map would be Coastlines and Rivers of Europe. The map does not show any topographic, climate, or population information about the continent of Europe.

Which cultural group has been MOST influenced by ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and Christianity?

• Africa

• Europe

• Eurasian

• Southeast Asian

Answer explanation

The culture of Europe has been influenced more by the ancient Greeks, the Roman Empire, and Christianity than most cultural groups around the globe. This does not mean that other areas have been free of such influence.