Geography of Europe

What physical feature(s) influenced the location of Rome? (Check all that apply)

• a centralized location of the Italian Peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea

• the marine west coast climate supports successful farming

• the Apennines created a natural protective boundary

• the access to metals like copper and iron increased Rome’s military might

• the Mediterranean climate supports successful farming

How did the geography of the Balkan Peninsula impact the development of city-states?

• The Mediterranean climate forced small groups of people to be self-reliant.

• The lack of rivers prevented cities from becoming empires.

• The mountains and peninsulas created isolated settlements that were difficult to unify.

• The abundance of coastline caused settlements to focus on trade and fishing, rather than unification.

Which of the following best describes the climate of western Europe?

• Western Europe is home to a cool and wet marine west coast climate. Summers are cool and rainy, and winters tend to be mild and wet. Although snow is possible, it is unusual to see temperatures drop below freezing consistently.

• Western Europe has a hot and dry semi-arid climate. The main rainy season is in the summer, but the remainder of the year receives little precipitation. It can become extremely cold in the winter due to its latitude.

• Western Europe is home to a warm and somewhat dry Mediterranean climate. The winters see some rain and mild temperatures, but the summers tend to be dry and hot.

• Western Europe is home to a variety of climates ranging from tropical dry to subarctic. Some areas receive hot temperatures throughout the year, while others have extremely cold winters, and relatively cool summers.

Which of the following best describes the climate of southern Europe?

• Southern Europe is home to a cool and wet marine west coast climate. Summers are cool and rainy, and winters tend to be mild and wet. Although snow is possible, it is unusual to see temperatures drop below freezing consistently.

• Southern Europe has a hot and dry semi-arid climate. The main rainy season is in the summer, but the remainder of the year receives little precipitation. It can become extremely cold in the winter due to its latitude.

• Southern Europe is home to a warm and somewhat dry Mediterranean climate. The winters see some rain and mild temperatures, but the summers tend to be dry and hot.

• Southern Europe is home to a variety of climates ranging from tropical dry to subarctic. Some areas receive hot temperatures throughout the year, while others have extremely cold winters, and relatively cool summers.

Which term best describes a body of land with water on three of its sides?

• Isthmus

• Strait

• Island

• Peninsula

Which definition best describes an isthmus?

• A land bridge the connects two larger pieces of land.

• A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger bodies of water.

• The coast that can be found along a gulf.

• The coast that can be found along a bay.

Which term is best described by a flat piece of land with few trees.

• Mountain Range

• Plain

• Basin

• Escarpement

Which of the following countries can be found in WESTERN Europe?

• France

• Greece

• Slovakia

• Ukraine

Which of the following countries can be found in SOUTHERN Europe?

• Norway

• United Kingdom

• Bulgaria

• Italy

What climate has mild and rainy winters, and hot and dry summers?

• Tropical Wet

• Tropical Dry

• Marine West Coast

• Mediterranean