Unit 4 Review

Which of the following are part of the Northern Peninsulas?

• The Scandinavian Peninsula
• The Iberian Peninsula
• The Balkan Peninsula
• All of the above

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

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

What are the dominant countries in western Europe?

• The United Kingdom and the Netherlands
• France and Russia
• The Netherlands and France
• France and Germany

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

• The Scandinavian, Balkan, and Iberian
• The Iberian, Italian, and Balkan
• The Scandinavian and Jutland
• All of the above

Name the largest mountain range in Europe.

• Appalachian
• Apennine
• Balkan
• Alps

Which of the following rivers touches nine countries?

• The Nile
• The Rhine
• The Danube

Which of the following resources are found 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