Europe: Physical Geography Quiz

Which continent is Europe a part of?

• Australia

• North America

• Africa

• Asia

What is the second-smallest continent?

• Oceania

• North America

• Africa

• Asia

Which ocean borders Europe to the west?

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

Which region of Europe is defined by hard, ancient rock shaped by glaciation?

• Central Uplands

• North European Plain

• Western Uplands

• Alpine Mountains

Which physical region of Europe is home to fjords?

• Alpine Mountains

• Central Uplands

• North European Plain

• Western Uplands

Which region of Europe is the most densely populated?

• Alpine Mountains

• Central Uplands

• North European Plain

• Western Uplands

Which mountain range includes Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus?

• Dinaric Alps

• Apennines

• Pyrenees

• Alps

Which type of forest is found in the taiga region of Europe?

• Coniferous forest

• Deciduous forest

• Tropical rainforest

• Mangrove forest

Which body of water is Europe's southern edge?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Arctic Ocean

What is the most threatened species in Europe?

• Elk

• Reindeer

• European bison

• Barbary macaque