Chapter 13: European Geography

What percentage of the world's land does Europe make up?

• 8%

• 2%

• 25%

• 15%

What is Europe often described as?

• A continent of continents

• A mountain range

• A peninsula of peninsulas

• A land of islands

Which ocean is north of Europe?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which mountain range is the most well-known in Europe?

• Alps

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

How long is the coastline of Europe?

• 20,000 miles

• 10,000 miles

• 30,000 miles

• 40,000 miles

What is the region of excellent farmland in Europe called?

• Southern European Plain

• Central European Plain

• Great European Plain

• North European Plain

Which rivers cut through the North European Plain?

• Rhine, Elbe, and Oder

• Amazon, Nile, and Yangtze

• Mississippi, Danube, and Ganges

• Volga, Mekong, and Niger

What is the name of the ocean current that warms Europe?

• Indian Ocean Current

• South Pacific Current

• Arctic Ocean Current

• North Atlantic Drift

Where does the North Atlantic Drift carry warm water from?

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Pacific Ocean

What does the wind blowing across the North Atlantic Drift become?

• Calmer and slower

• Warmer and wetter

• Colder and drier

• Stronger and faster