Europe Map and Geography Review

Russia’s climate is cold and harsh, especially in the north and east. Their location is close to the Arctic Circle, landlocked and blocked by the Ural Mountains. Where do you think most of Russia’s population would choose to live?

• In the northern and eastern regions

• In the southern and western regions

• In the central regions

• In the Ural Mountains

Russia’s climate impacts its ability to utilize its natural resources in which of the following ways?

• Harsh winters make extraction difficult

• Mild climate allows year-round extraction

• Climate has no impact on resource utilization

• Climate improves resource extraction efficiency

Where are most Russian cities located?

• In the western part of the country

• In the eastern part of the country

• In the southern part of the country

• In the northern part of the country

What is an example of a natural resource accessible to Russians?

• Oil

• Gold

• Timber

• All of the above

The Danube is the second longest river in Europe. Where does it begin? Where does it end? What countries does it flow through?

• It begins in the Black Forest in Germany and ends in the Black Sea, flowing through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Ukraine.

• It begins in the Alps and ends in the Mediterranean Sea, flowing through Switzerland, Italy, France, and Spain.

• It begins in the Carpathian Mountains and ends in the Baltic Sea, flowing through Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

• It begins in the Pyrenees and ends in the Atlantic Ocean, flowing through France, Andorra, and Spain.

What would be advantages and disadvantages to living along the Danube River?

• Access to water resources and scenic views

• Risk of flooding and limited infrastructure

• Both of the above

• None of the above

What are examples of European physical trade barriers?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Forests

If a majority of Germany’s major cities are located along the Rhine River, what can you assume?

• The Rhine River is an important geographical feature in Germany.

• Germany has no major cities.

• The Rhine River is located in another country.

• Germany's major cities are located along the coast.

Which country has a mild climate, due to the Gulf Stream with a lot of ports for shipping?

• Norway

• Canada

• Brazil

• Australia

Which European peninsula is closest to the Arctic Circle?

• Scandinavian Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Balkan Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula