West-Central Europe

What landform stretches from the Atlantic coast into Eastern Europe?

• Alps

• Jura Mountains

• Northern European Plain

• Balkan Peninsula

The leading agricultural producer in the European Union is

• France

• Germany

• Austria

• the Netherlands

Germany’s economy is based on

• banking

• industry

• Tourism

• Farming

What landform covers much of Switzerland and Austria?

• plains

• uplands

• plateau

• mountains

West-Central Europe’s marine west coast climate is a key natural resource for

• raising livestock

• farming

• fishing

• industry

During World War II, France and the Benelux Countries were invaded by

• Austria

• Germany

• Poland

• Russia

The Benelux Countries are all

• landlocked

• centers for farming

• densely populated

• communist

The Dutch have used dikes and other technology to

• raise the sea level

• create hydroelectric power

• create polders

• improve communication

Which of the following is a highly urbanized and industrialized area in the Netherlands?

• Brussels

• Hamburg

• Rotterdam

• Bern

What industry employs more than half of Austria’s workforce?

• trade

• mining

• service

• manufacturing