S1 Social Studies Final Practice 25

Which river flows through central and eastern Europe and empties into the Black Sea?

• Rhine River

• Danube River

• Thames River

• Seine River

The body of water separating the United Kingdom from France is the—

• Mediterranean Sea

• English Channel

• North Sea

• Baltic Sea

Which mountain range forms a natural border between Spain and France?

• Alps

• Pyrenees

• Ural Mountains

• Carpathians

The Iberian Peninsula includes which two countries?

• Spain and Portugal

• Italy and France

• Germany and Poland

• UK and Ireland

Why do most people in Russia live in the western part of the country?

• It is closest to the Pacific Ocean

• The climate is milder and easier for farming

• There are more deserts

• Natural resources are only in the east

Which natural feature MOST helps Germany with manufacturing and trade?

• Large deserts

• The Rhine River

• The Alps

• The Ural Mountains

What is the main cause of air pollution in the United Kingdom?

• Farming

• Ocean currents

• Burning fossil fuels from cars and factories

• Volcanic activity

Which was a major effect of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster?

• Increased tourism

• Creation of new cities

• Long-term radiation in the environment

• Fast population growth

Which solution would BEST reduce air pollution in the UK?

• Building more roads

• Using cleaner energy and public transportation

• Encouraging more private car use

• Burning more coal

Which language family includes French, Spanish, and Italian?

• Slavic

• Germanic

• Romance

• Nordic