Schumacher- The Geography of Europe Test

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 are part of the Northern Peninsulas?

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

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

The largest mountain range in Europe is called the (a)   .

• Appalachian
• Apennine
• Balkan
• Alps

Which of the following European rivers touches nine countries?

• The Nile
• The Rhine
• The Danube
• All of the Above

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

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

Where is the tundra climate found in Europe?

• In far northern Scandinavia, along the Arctic Circle
• At the northern tip of Iceland
• Around the Iberian Peninsula
• Under the Black Sea

Which of the following are problems Europe faces today?

• Acid rain and deforestation
• Threats from pirates
• Declining literacy rates
• All of the above