Geography and Environmental Issues Quiz

Kam and Jazmine are studying European geography. They learned that the _______________ River is considered to be the most important river in Europe. This river is essential for the German economy and plays a central role in the transportation (shipping) of goods throughout Germany. Pg 80

• Rhine

• Danube

• Elbe

• Seine

Khloe and Jackson are studying geography. They learned that Great Britain's (UK) top trading partner is the United States because Great Britain (UK) is located on the _______________ Ocean (English Channel is an extension of this ocean). Pg 77

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic

The majority of Russians live in _______________ Russia because it has a more pleasant climate than eastern Russia. Pg 81

• western

• eastern

• northern

• southern

Based on its geography, international trade with the United Kingdom (UK) relies (depends) MOST on the UK's seaports because it is surrounded by water (island). Cayden and Emily discussed this in their geography class. Pg 77

• True

• False

Natalie and Brooks were discussing how the United Kingdom's geographical location has helped it to become a leader in international trade due to its position on the __________ Ocean (English Channel). This OCEAN has allowed the UK to become a trading hub by building up its shipping industry. Pg 77

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic

Historically, air pollution in the UK came from factories; today most air pollution comes from _______________ pg 86

• vehicles

• factories

• forests

• rivers

Emily and Ivy were discussing the three Abrahamic religions currently practiced in Europe. They identified _______________, _______________, and _______________ (can be traced back to Abraham). Pg 90

• Hinduism, Islam, Judaism

• Islam, Christianity, Judaism

• Judaism, Islam, Buddhism

• Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam

Kylee, Ayana, and Junior were discussing different religions in their history class. They learned that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all believe in _____ god (MONOtheistic). Pg 90

• one

• many

• no

• multiple

During a class discussion, AJ asked, "What is the holy book for Christianity? _______________ pg 90"

• Bible

• Quran

• Bhagavad Gita

• Torah

During a history class, Kylee asked, "What is the holy book for Judaism? _______________ pg 90"

• Torah

• Bible

• Quran

• Vedas