Northern Europe Quiz

1. The landforms of Svalbard were created through repeated ice ages and the folding and faulting associated with continental drift and

(a)  

• plate tectonics.
• hot springs.
• wind patterns.
• geysers.

2. Due to dry conditions, poor soil quality, extremely cold temperatures, and frozen ground, vegetation in the (a)   climate is limited.

• humid continental
• marine west coast
• subarctic
• arctic tundra

3. The Kemi River in (a)   is harnessed for hydroelectric power, a significant renewable resource.

• Norway
• Finland
• Sweden
• Denmark

4. Increased trade during the 1300's integrated Northern European countries with mainland Europe, causing Nordic society to become increasingly

(a)  

• distinct.
• isolated.
• continental.
• industrialized.

5. Which of the following best describes the population of Iceland?

(a)  

• various religions
• racially mixed
• diverse cultures
• ethnically homogenous

6. (a)   is the only Northern European country without an official religion.

7. Deforestation has caused major disruptions to animal and plant ecosystems in the

• tidal marshes.

• Baltic Sea.

• boreal forest.

• peat-rich wetlands.

8. ________ is contributing to wetland destruction, with many lakes in Norway and a significant proportion of lakes in Sweden and Finland showing its impact.

• Deforestation

• Acid rain

• Climate change

• Overfishing

9. ________ in Northern Europe are causing ice to melt, which endangers land used for traditional herding and farming practices.

• Warmer temperatures

• Oil spills

• Industrial pollutants

• Invasive species

10. The practice and business of recreational travel that considers its impact on the environment is known as

• development.

• sustainability.

• conservation.

• ecotourism.