Geography of Northern Europe Quiz

How did the last ice age impact the landforms of Northern Europe?

• It caused the formation of deserts.

• It led to the creation of numerous lakes, rivers, and streams.

• It resulted in the formation of tropical rainforests.

• It caused the land to become completely flat.

Which countries are part of the Scandinavian Peninsula?

• Norway and Sweden

• Denmark and Finland

• Iceland and Greenland

• Faeroe Islands and Svalbard

What is the primary reason for the rugged coastline of Iceland?

• Volcanic activity

• Glacial erosion

• River sedimentation

• Wind erosion

What is the largest glacier in Europe?

• Vatnajökull

• Jostedalsbreen

• Svínafellsjökull

• Langjökull

What natural resources are harnessed in Iceland for sustainable and inexpensive sources of energy?

• Solar and wind energy

• Geothermal and hydropower

• Coal and natural gas

• Oil and nuclear power

What geological event occurred in Svalbard on March 6, 2009?

• A volcanic eruption

• A major earthquake

• A landslide

• A tsunami

What is the size of Greenland in square miles?

• 1.5 million sq. mi.

• 2.1 million sq. mi.

• 839,399 sq. mi.

• 1.0 million sq. mi.

From what landforms do most rivers originate?

• Deserts

• Glaciers

• Forests

• Plains

How does Northern Europe’s location affect its climate and vegetation?

• It has a tropical climate with dense rainforests.

• It has a desert climate with sparse vegetation.

• It has a range of climates including marine west coast, humid continental, subarctic, and tundra.

• It has a Mediterranean climate with dry summers.

What is Finland’s most important natural resource?

• Oil

• Peat

• Gold

• Timber