Geography of Europe Test

Where does the peninsula of Europe stretch?

• To the west of Asia

• To the East of Asia

• North of the Balkan Peninsula

• West of the United States

Why is Europe called “a peninsula of peninsulas?”

• Because it is one large continent made up of many peninsulas

• Because it is a large peninsula that consists of many small peninsulas

• Because it is a center of historical significance

• Because it consists of many peninsulas on the Austrian continent

Which of the following make up the Northern Peninsulas?

• The Scandinavian Peninsula

• The Iberian Peninsula

• The Balkan Peninsula

• All of the above

Where is the Jutland Peninsula located?

• By Norway and Sweden

• In a valley

• Across the North Sea from Scandinavia

• On a plateau

Which of the following make up Europe’s southern peninsulas?

• The Scandinavian, Balkan, and Iberian

• The Iberian, Italian, and Balkan

• The Iberian, Italian, and Balkan

• None of the above

Which of the following mountains are the largest in Europe?

• Appalachian

• Apennine

• Balkan

• Alps

Which of the following rivers touches nine different countries in Europe?

• The Nile

• The Danube

• The Rhine

• All of the above

Which of the following natural resources are found somewhere in Europe?

• Coal

• Iron ore

• Oil and natural gas

• All of the above

What is the most predominant climate in Europe?

• Humid Continental

• Mediterranean

• Marine West Coast

• Humid Subtropical

What is the North Atlantic Drift?

• A drift of cold air that annually affects the climate in Europe

• A current of cold air from the northwest and outer peninsulas

• A breach of warm weather from the southern region

• A current of warm water from the tropics