Quiz on Population Centers in Germany and the United Kingdom

Why are most major population centers in Germany and the United Kingdom located in urban rather than rural areas?

• because urban areas typically have more pleasant climates than rural areas

• because urban areas typically have lower population densities than rural areas

• because there are typically more job opportunities in urban areas than there are in rural areas

• because there is typically more land for people to farm in urban areas than there is in rural areas

The climate of the United Kingdom is BEST described as

• tropical and very dry.

• tropical and often rainy.

• temperate and very dry.

• temperate and often rainy.

Why do so few people live permanently in the northern Siberia region of Russia?

• The Siberian climate is hot and desert.

• The Siberian climate is harsh and subarctic.

• Siberia experiences frequent volcanic eruptions.

• Siberia experiences flooding in the monsoon season.

In what way has geography helped the United Kingdom become a leader in international trade?

• A warm temperate climate allowed the United Kingdom to become the main source of grain for Europe.

• Lush forests covering its vast territory allowed the United Kingdom to become the main source of timber for Europe.

• The United Kingdom's position in the north Atlantic allowed it become a trading hub by building up its shipping industry.

• The central location of the United Kingdom in Europe allowed it to become a trading hub by building up its railroad industry.

Which of the following does not negatively impact trade for Russia?

• Russia's vast size

• Abundant natural resources

• Cold freezing climate

• Investment in capital goods in Eastern Russia

• Support of entrepreneurship and new ideas

Which factor has historically benefited German trade?

• the country's central location within the continent of Europe

• the country's access to the English Channel via its eastern coast

• the country's tropical climate and ability to grow crops year-round

• the country's location in relation to Mediterranean shipping routes

Why has Russia encouraged economic development in northern regions of the country?

• Most of Russia's main trading partners are located along the country's northern border.

• There are large deposits of oil and natural gas in the northern regions of Russia.

• Northern Russia's climate is excellent for growing wheat and other grains.

• Areas of northern Russia have become popular tourist destinations.

Read the information in the box and answer the question. Ivan lives in western Russia but travels to eastern Russia several times a year on business for a mining company. Ivan flies when he travels, but his company uses railroads for transportation during certain parts of the year. How has the geography and climate of Russia influenced the way that Ivan lives and does business?

• Western Russia has a milder climate than eastern Russia which makes it more pleasant to live in. However, many of Russia's valuable natural resources are located in eastern Russia.

• Eastern Russia has a milder climate than western Russia which makes it more pleasant to live in. However, many of Russia's valuable natural resources are located in western Russia.

• Western Russia is not suited to agriculture, which makes it difficult to live there. Eastern Russia does not have access to ocean shipping lanes which makes it difficult to do business there.

• Eastern Russia is not suited to agriculture, which makes it difficult to live there. Western Russia does not have access to ocean shipping lanes which makes it difficult to do business there.

How did Germany use its geographic features as a natural advantage to become a hub of international trade?

• Germany built large shipyards to take advantage of its many Mediterranean ports.

• Germany built numerous offshore oil rigs to take advantage of its Coral Sea oil fields.

• Germany built an extensive highway system to take advantage of its central location in Europe.

• Germany built a series of canals along its eastern border to take advantage of its proximity to Asia.

What is an area with low population density such as a village or the countryside called?

• Urban Area

• Rural Area

• Natural Resource

• Urbanization