Unit 10 Test

Why are there many islands, rivers, and streams in Northern Europe?

• Melting ice from the last ice age sculpted the land and left behind standing water
• Frequent earthquakes split the land into smaller parts
• Heavy rainfall year-round caused constant flooding
• Ocean currents created new land formations

Which of the following describes some of the landforms in Northern Europe?

• The Scandinavian Peninsula is mostly covered by plains and lowlands.
• Iceland and the Jutland Peninsula are mostly mountainous with very few waterways.
• Norway and northern Sweden are mountainous, Finland is mostly flat, and all are dotted with many lakes.
• Glaciers cover more than 50 percent of the Scandinavian and Jutland peninsulas.

Which of the following best defines glaciation?

• A process where rivers shape the land over time
• A method of farming in cold climates
• A process by which glaciers form and spread
• A weather pattern caused by ocean currents

What is a defining characteristic of the Arctic Tundra Region found in the northern regions of Norway and Sweden?

• Year-round warm temperatures and heavy rainfall
• Hot summers and mild winters
• Dense forests and high humidity
• Permafrost and very limited vegetation due to extreme cold

What helps make the Humid Continental Climate in parts of Scandinavia warmer than other regions at similar latitudes?

• Constant sunlight and low elevation
• Warm air flows from Asia and the Pacific Ocean
• The Baltic Sea, inland waters, and Atlantic air flows warmed by the Gulf Stream
• Nearby mountain ranges that block cold air

According to the map, which of the of the following is true about the climate:

• There are no areas in northern Europe that are considered to be a Tundra
• Southern Iceland and the southwest areas in Norway and Sweden are Marine west coast
• The most common climate type in northern Europe is Mediterranean
• The subarctic is further north than the tundra in northern Europe

What type of climate is found in the northern parts of Finland, Sweden, and Norway?

• Mediterranean
• Subarctic
• Humid subtropical
• Mid-latitude

What is true about the archipelagos off the coast of Stockholm, Sweden?

• They consist of thousands of rocky islands formed by glacial activity.
• They are volcanic islands formed by recent eruptions.
• They are man-made islands built for tourism.
• They are located in the Arctic Tundra region.

Northern Europe's climate patterns are influenced by proximity to large bodies of water, as well as mountain barriers, wind patterns, and:

• latitude.
• vegetation.
• migration.
• soil quality.

Which of the following best defines a fjord?

• A man-made canal used for shipping
• A type of glacier found in Scandinavia
• A long, steep-sided glacial valley now filled with sea water
• A dry valley formed by erosion