CHP 10 QUIZ 1

What has been the primary process shaping the landforms of Northern Europe?

• Erosion by rivers

• Tectonic movements

• Glaciation

• Volcanic activity

Which of the following countries is NOT part of Northern Europe?

• Germany

• Finland

• Norway

• Iceland

What are fjords?

• Large glaciers

• Steep-sided valleys filled with seawater

• Mountainous regions

• Volcanic islands

What is the source of the abundant geothermal energy in Iceland?

• The separating of tectonic plates

• Solar power

• Volcanic eruptions

• Wind energy

What is Norway's largest river?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Thjórsá

• Mississippi

Which biome is found in the extreme northern parts of Scandinavia and Iceland?

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

• Arctic tundra

• Temperate forest

What is Finland's most important natural resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Trees

Which country is one of the world's leading producers of hydroelectric power?

• Finland

• Norway

• Denmark

• Sweden

What type of climate covers most of the northern half of Scandinavia?

• Mediterranean

• Tropical

• Humid continental

• Subarctic