Quiz on Europe

What is the rank of Europe in terms of size among the continents?

• Largest

• Second-smallest

• Third-largest

• Smallest

How many people approximately call Europe home?

• 500 million

• 600 million

• 700 million

• 800 million

What is the rank of Europe in terms of population among the continents?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Which ocean borders Europe to the north?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

What is the name of the supercontinent formed by Europe and Asia?

• Eurasia

• Afrasia

• Amerasia

• Euroafrica

Which sea borders Europe to the south?

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Baltic Sea

Why is Europe sometimes referred to as a "peninsula of peninsulas"?

• It is surrounded by mountains on three sides.

• It is an area of land surrounded on three sides by water.

• It is a large island.

• It is a desert region.

What is the North European Plain known for?

• Being a desert region.

• Having many mountains.

• Extending across much of northwestern Europe.

• Being a large island.

Which mountain ranges separate southern Europe from the rest of the continent?

• Andes, Rockies, and Himalayas

• Pyrenees, Alps, and Balkan Mountains

• Appalachian, Ural, and Carpathian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada, Atlas, and Caucasus Mountains

What effect do the mountain ranges have on the southern regions of Europe?

• They make the regions wetter

• They cause the regions to be drier

• They have no effect on the climate

• They make the regions colder