Europe's Physical and Human Geography

Which of the following can be found in Europe and would support high population

densities in western Europe?

• A. The Panama Canal

• B. The Andes Mountains

• C. The Danube River

• D. The Appalachian Mountains

Based on the map, what conclusions can be made about geographic factors

and population distribution?

• Populations along the coastline are very low

• Population density is high in Southern Europe and lower in Northern

  Europe.

• Most major cities are located along a river

• Most cities were founded at the base of a mountain range.

There are 44 countries in Europe

• True

• False

What region and countries of Europe have the most urban centers

based on population density

• Southern – Italy, Crete

• Western – Britain, Belgium, Germany

• Northern- Norway, Sweden, Finland

• Eastern – Ukraine, Romania, Belarus

Which of the following rivers is located in Europe?

• Rhine River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

Climatic conditions in the Mediterranean is hot and dry during the summers and mild winters

• True

• False

Coal is to UK as _______ is to Sweden

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Iron ore

• Bauxite

Ukraine is known as the bread basket of Europe.

• True

• False

Europe has a young population

• True

• False

All the following are true on how physical geography impact human settlement EXCEPT

• Rivers help farming and allow cities to grow.

• Mountains make travel difficult but can protect countries from invaders.

• Coastal areas are not great for trade and fishing

• Climate affects what kinds of crops people can grow.