Unit 2 Europe's Geography and Economy Practice Test

How can the local government in London, England, lessen the amount of smog in the city?

• by banning fishing in the River Thames

• by cleaning up pollution in the River Thames

• by improving public transportation in London

• by banning farming in the area around London

Based on the population density maps of the United Kingdom (UK) and Russia, what conclusion can be drawn?

• The UK has a higher population density than Russia, in part because Russia has a much smaller territory.

• Russia has a higher population density than the UK because it has more cities.

• The UK and Russia have the same population density because they are both in Europe.

• Russia has a higher population density than the UK because it is a larger country.

Giannis and his family are visiting relatives in Europe. While on the continent, they decide to visit a number of different countries. They initially arrived in France, before traveling to Italy, then to Germany, and making their final stop in Belgium before heading home. Which answer choice correctly illustrates the travels of Giannis and his family?

• I - II - IV - V

• I - V - IV - III

• II - V - IV - III

• II - IV - III - VI

What were London leaders likely trying to accomplish with the ULEZ?

• They wanted to combat overpopulation in the city.

• They wanted to lower air pollution in the city.

• They wanted to reduce the city's crime rate.

• They wanted to help the city's economy grow.

Use the map to answer the question. What environmental hazard makes the region marked with an X dangerous to live in?

• It is radioactive due to a natural disaster.

• It is threatened by acid rain caused by human activity.

• It is threatened by acid rain caused by natural processes.

• It is radioactive due to a human-caused disaster.

In which THREE of the following ways were civilian populations exposed to radiation by the incident at Chernobyl?

• direct contact with thermal radiation

• eating contaminated agricultural products

• contact with radioactive dust and debris

• the blast from a nuclear explosion

• exposure to a radioactive cloud

Based on the table of statistics for literacy rate, gross domestic product (GDP), and life expectancy, what conclusion can be drawn?

• Countries with higher literacy rates have lower life expectancies.

• Countries with higher literacy rates have higher standards of living.

• There is no relationship between income level and life expectancy.

• There is no relationship between literacy rate and standard of living.

What types of economies do the modern states of Germany and Russia have?

• mixed economies

• traditional economies

• pure market economies

• pure command economies

In 2015, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many European nations enacted sanctions against the agricultural sector of Russia. Under the sanctions, no European nations can trade with Russia for agricultural resources. What is the BEST description of these sanctions as an economic barrier to trade?

• The sanctions are an embargo.

• The sanctions are a quota.

• The sanctions are subsidies.

• The sanctions are tariffs.

Iron, precious metals, and fuel, such as oil and coal, are the top three categories of exports from Russia. What conclusion about the Russian economy can be drawn based on this information?

• Russia has a pure market economy.

• Russia has a pure command economy.

• The Russian economy relies on manufacturing.

• The Russian economy relies on natural resources.