Europe: Geography and Climate

What are the major mountain ranges in Europe?

• Rocky Mountains, Andes, Himalayas

• Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, Apennines, Scandinavian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada, Great Dividing Range, Ural Mountains

• Cascade Range, Appalachian Mountains, Atlas Mountains

Name three major rivers in Europe.

• Thames

• Tiber

• Seine

• Danube, Rhine, Volga

What are the political divisions of Europe?

• Districts, boroughs, and parishes

• Countries, regions, and municipalities

• Counties, townships, and cantons

• Provinces, territories, and states

Which countries are part of the Scandinavian Peninsula?

• Norway and Sweden

• Norway and Finland

• Denmark and Finland

• Sweden and Denmark

What is the climate pattern in Southern Europe?

• Desert climate

• Mediterranean climate

• Tropical climate

• Arctic climate

What are the main natural resources found in Europe?

• Diamonds, oil, and natural rubber

• Coal, natural gas, iron ore, copper, zinc, and agricultural products

• Gold, silver, platinum, and uranium

• Timber, fish, and water

What is the difference between Western and Eastern Europe in terms of political divisions?

• The main difference is that Western Europe has a centralized government, while Eastern Europe has a decentralized government

• Western Europe has a democratic political system, while Eastern Europe has a communist political system

• The difference is that Western Europe has no political divisions, while Eastern Europe is heavily divided

• The main difference is that Western Europe tends to have more stable and established political divisions, while Eastern Europe has experienced more frequent changes in political boundaries and systems.

How does the geography of Europe influence its economy?

• Europe's geography has led to economic stagnation

• Europe's geography only affects its tourism industry

• The geography of Europe has influenced its economy by facilitating trade and transportation, providing resources for agriculture and industry, and impacting the development of different economic activities in different regions.

• The geography of Europe has no impact on its economy

What are the main factors that contribute to the climate diversity in Europe?

• Agricultural practices, deforestation, and air pollution

• Political stability, economic development, and cultural diversity

• Geographical location, proximity to large bodies of water, and the presence of mountain ranges.

• Population density, industrialization, and urbanization

Explain the impact of the Gulf Stream on the climate of Europe.

• The Gulf Stream has no impact on the climate of Europe.

• The Gulf Stream causes extreme weather conditions in Europe.

• The Gulf Stream has a cooling effect on the climate of Europe, leading to colder temperatures.

• The Gulf Stream has a warming effect on the climate of Europe, leading to milder temperatures.