Europe's Physical Features Quiz

Which countries are part of the Northwestern Highlands?

• Norway, Sweden, Scotland, Wales, Ireland

• France, Germany, Italy, Spain

• Poland, Russia, Ukraine

• Portugal, Greece, Turkey

What is a fjord?

• A large river delta

• A flat plain

• A type of mountain range

• A narrow and long arm of the sea between steep cliffs

What is the significance of the radial pattern of rivers in the Great European Plains?

• It makes the rivers suitable for inland waterways

• It causes frequent flooding

• It leads to the formation of deserts

• It supports the growth of dense forests

Which mountain range is the center of the Alpine system?

• The Alps

• The Ural Mountains

• The Carpathians

• The Pyrenees

What is the highest peak in the Alps?

• Mount Etna

• Matterhorn

• Mount Blanc

• Mount Elbrus

Which river is the longest in Europe?

• The Thames

• The Rhine

• The Danube

• The Volga

Which river flows through Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade?

• The Danube

• The Rhine

• The Volga

• The Seine

Which river is known for its picturesque rift valley?

• The Rhine

• The Volga

• The Thames

• The Danube

Which river is the longest in France?

• The Seine

• The Garonne

• The Rhone

• The Loire

Which river forms the fertile Lombardy plain in Italy?

• The Po

• The Adige

• The Tiber

• The Arno