Ch 10 Test Review: Northern Europe

What geological feature, formed by glaciers, is prominent along the Atlantic coastline of Scandinavia?

• Fjords
• Geysers
• Hot springs
• Volcanoes

Approximately how long ago did the last major Ice Age end in Northern Europe?

• 5,000 years ago
• 10,000 years ago
• 15,000 years ago
• 20,000 years ago

Which historical event coincided with the end of the last Ice Age in Northern Europe?

• The Industrial Revolution
• The Renaissance
• The Agricultural Revolution
• The Viking Age

Which of the following countries is NOT considered part of Scandinavia?

• Denmark
• Norway
• Sweden
• Finland

What is the primary advantage of geothermal energy in Iceland?

• It's expensive but efficient
• It's sustainable and inexpensive
• It's widely available but unreliable
• It's new and experimental

What type of climate is found in extreme northern Scandinavia and parts of Iceland?

• Mediterranean
• Tundra
• Tropical
• Desert

Which climate type covers most of the northern half of Scandinavia?

• Subarctic
• Temperate
• Tropical
• Mediterranean

What is Finland's most important natural resource?

• Oil
• Fish
• Trees
• Minerals

Which Northern European country is Europe's largest oil producer?

• Sweden
• Denmark
• Norway
• Finland

What is the primary energy source used to warm greenhouses for vegetable farming in Iceland?

• Solar power
• Wind energy
• Geothermal energy
• Nuclear power