Study Guide on Europe and Population Geography

Europe forms the western peninusla of Eurasia, the landmass that includes Europe and what other continent?

• North America

• Asia

• South America

• Antarctica

Europe is an example of a ______________, a body of land surrounded by on three sides.

• isthmus

• continent

• peninsula

• gulf

Which land region of Europe consists of lowlands that reach across the northern part of Europe? 

• Western Uplands

• Central Uplands

• Northern European Plain

• Alpine Region

Which land region of Europe stretches from the Scandinavian Peninsula to the countries of Spain and Portugal & is made up of hills, plateaus, and mountains? 

• Alpine region

• Central Uplands

• Northern European Plain

• Western Uplands

Which land region of Europe consists of several mountain ranges, including the Alps? 

• Alpine region

• Northern European Plain

• Western Uplands

• Central Uplands

Which land region of Europe feature hills, mountains, and plateaus that lie at the center of the continent? 

• Northern European Plain

• Central Uplands

• Alpine Region

• Western Uplands

Which European mountain chain is located west of the Alps & separate the countries of Spain and France? 

• Balkan

• Caucasus

• Pyrenees

• Apennines

Which European mountain chain lies south of the Alps and run along the Italian Peninsula?

• Carpathian

• Apennines

• Balkan

• Ural

All of the European mountain chains provide natural resources for industries and mineral resources, such as ___________________. 

• copper

• iron ore

• zinc

• gold

Which European mountain chain lies east of the Alps and extend through Poland, Romania, and Ukraine? 

• Pyrenees

• Apennines

• Carpathian

• Balkan