Physical Geography of Europe

What is Europe composed of?

• Deserts and rainforests

• Many peninsulas and islands

• Only mountain ranges

• Only large plains

What do Europe's landforms include besides peninsulas and islands?

• Large oceans

• Volcanic formations

• Large plains and mountain ranges

• Tropical forests

What is Europe often referred to as in relation to its geographical shape?

• Island of islands

• Continent of continents

• Peninsula of peninsulas

• Archipelago of Europe

Approximately how close are most places in Europe to the ocean or a sea?

• Within 50 miles

• Within 100 miles

• Within 150 miles

• Within 200 miles

Which peninsula includes Norway and Sweden?

• Jutland Peninsula

• Scandinavian Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula

What are the fjords in Norway characterized by?

• Gentle, rolling hills

• Swampy low areas

• Steep U-shaped valleys connected to the sea

• Large urban areas

The Jutland Peninsula forms a large part of which country?

• Germany

• Denmark

• Sweden

• Norway

What is Europe's most famous mountain chain and crosses France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the Balkans?

• Pyrenees

• Apennine Mountains

• Balkan Mountains

• The Alps

What is the function of the Pyrenees mountains?

• They divide the Italian Peninsula between east and west

• They block movement from France to Spain and Portugal

• They block off ethnic groups

• They cut Italy off from the rest of Europe

Which mountains divide the Italian Peninsula between east and west?

• Pyrenees

• Apennine Mountains

• Balkan Mountains

• The Alps