European Geography Test Review

Which of these are countries in central Europe?

• France, United Kingdom, Spain

• Belgium, Italy, Ukraine

• Germany, Austria, Switzerland

• Poland, Romania, Sweden

Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic are countries in -

• Northern Europe.

• Eastern Europe.

• Low Countries

• Central Europe.

Which of these European countries border the Mediterranean Sea?

• France, Netherlands, Norway

• Portugal, France, Austria

• Denmark, Finland, Lithuania

• Spain, Italy, Greece

This city is the primate or leading city of the United Kingdom, and home to a number of famous buildings such as Westminster Abbey.

• London

• Vienna

• Athens

• Budapest

Which of the following best describe the continent of Europe?

• a continent consisting mostly of large islands

• a huge isthmus connecting the continents of Asia and Africa

• a giant peninsula of smaller peninsulas.

• a part of a large landmass called Europia

Hot, dry summers and mild, moist winters are characteristic of -

• prevailing westerlies.

• a large landmass.

• the North Atlantic drift.

• a Mediterranean climate.

How have people in the Netherlands interacted with their environment?

• by reclaiming land once covered by the sea

• by damaging the land through heavy mining

• by polluting the coastline

• by cultivating forests

Which of the following statements is NOT true of Europe's rivers?

• Europe has very few navigable rivers.

• The rivers of Europe are important for trade and hydroelectric power.

• The rivers of Europe are connected by a series of canals.

• Europe is having to deal with massive amounts of pollution in its rivers.

Which of these is not a large settled island in Europe?

• Sicily

• Iceland

• Ireland

• Madagascar

Major mountain regions in Europe include the -

• Urals and Alps

• Pyrenees and Atlas.

• Alps and Pyrenees.

• Zagros and Taurus