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Worksheets2016 Unit 4 Review
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Russia's economy continued to change after Boris Yeltsin removed governmental price controls and encouraged
a)
perestroika
b)
lower wages
c)
privatization
d)
glasnost
2.
Which of the following events was NOT a cause of the Russian Revolution?
a)
adoption of Marxism
b)
poor working conditions in cities
c)
Czar Alexander II's limited reforms
d)
government policy known as "Russification"
3.
Which of the following countries benefited from economic ties with Germany after the fall of communism and the changeto a market system?
a)
Macedonia
b)
. Slovenia
c)
Romania
d)
Bulgaria
4.
What caused Nordic countries to become more continental in the 1300s?
a)
the development of democracies
b)
new social classes
c)
industrialization
d)
increased trade
5.
What assistance is NOT being sought by Eastern European countries to help offset the costs of cleanup?
a)
financial aid
b)
advanced technology
c)
employment incentives
d)
investment from EU countries in Western Europe
6.
As a result of Viking invasions,
a)
Old Norse evolved as the present-day Nordic language
b)
Finland became integrated with Sweden.
c)
Nordic countries rapidly converted to Christianity
d)
the Kalmar Union was formed.
7.
The rich, black topsoil found in the Northern European Plain is known as
a)
chernozem
b)
the black triangle
c)
permafrost
d)
continentality
8.
What led to urbanization in Eastern Europe during the 1900s?
a)
industrialization
b)
olive, fruit, and grape production
c)
fertile soil
d)
overfishing of the Danube
9.
The Caucasus Mountains form a natural barrier between Russia and
a)
the Siberian region
b)
the northern region
c)
countries to the west
d)
countries to the south
10.
Water stratification in the Baltic Sea contributes to
a)
overfishing
b)
pollution
c)
eutrophication
d)
freshwater tidal marshes
11.
Communication and development has been limited for areas near numerous mountains on which of the following landforms?
a)
the Balkan Peninsula
b)
the Aeolian Islands
c)
the Balearic Islands
d)
the Italian Peninsula
12.
The languages of Italy, Spain, and Portugal are categorized as Romance languages, which are based on
a)
Greek
b)
Roman
c)
Latin
d)
Slavic
13.
Which of the following describes some of the landforms in Northern Europe?
a)
The Scandinavian Peninsula is mostly covered by plains and lowlands
b)
Iceland and the Jutland Peninsula are mostly mountainous with very few waterways.
c)
. Norway and northern Sweden are mountainous, Finland is mostly flat, and all are dotted with many lakes.
d)
Glaciers cover more than 50 percent of the Scandinavian and Jutland peninsulas.
14.
Which of the following is an example of harnessing tectonic activity?
a)
Denmark provides energy to its citizens by using wind energy.
b)
Norway uses power from imported bauxite to produce aluminum.
c)
Finland's peat bogs are dug up, chopped, dried, and burned.
d)
Geothermal energy provides heat for the city of Reykjavik.
15.
Northern Europe's climate patterns are influenced by proximity to large bodies of water, as well as mountain barriers, wind patterns, and
a)
latitude
b)
vegetation
c)
migration
d)
soil quality
16.
The philosopher Karl Marx believed in principles of public ownership of all land and
a)
the Russification of colonized people.
b)
Russian as the official language.
c)
a classless society with shared wealth.
d)
a belief in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
17.
Which of the following does NOT describe elements of a karst terrain?
a)
absence of limestone bedrock
b)
underground rivers
c)
rocky ground, caves, and sinkholes
d)
absence of surface streams and lakes
18.
The new leader who emerged after Vladimir Lenin died was
a)
Czar Nicholas II
b)
Nikita Khrushchev
c)
Mikhail Gorbachev
d)
Joseph Stalin
19.
Much of Eastern Europe is characterized by
a)
a humid subtropical climate
b)
moderate average temperatures
c)
dry winters and warm, wet summers
d)
cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers
20.
Because the governments of Northern European countries fund programs that benefit all residents, they are known as
a)
entrepots
b)
welfare states
c)
integrated
d)
continental
21.
Which of the following describes how air pollution impacts northern regions of Europe?
a)
Chemical runoff and industrial waste seep into coastal areas.
b)
. Winds carry pollution from the United Kingdom and other industrialized parts of Europe.
c)
Occasional oils spills from ships harm marine life and other vegetation.
d)
Industrial drainage for peat production and human encroachment cause harm to wetlands.
22.
When Romans conquered lands between the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube River around AD 106, they named the area
a)
the shatter belt
b)
Romania
c)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
d)
Hungary
23.
As a result of gorges that channel water away from the land, the ecosystems in the Mediterranean are
a)
prone to flooding due to above average rainfall
b)
similar to the marine west climate to the north
c)
cool, wet, and covered in chaparral or shrubs
d)
dry and covered in scrub plants
24.
What is the Russian term for new openness in areas of politics, social issues, and media?
a)
glasnost
b)
perestroika
c)
Marxism
d)
privatization
25.
Which of the following is NOT an element of the Nordic model?
a)
fiscal expansion
b)
labor force participation
c)
reduced immigration
d)
gender equality
26.
Which of the following is NOT an example of Northern European countries' tax-funded public welfare programs?
a)
socialized health care
b)
education for elementary through college students
c)
strict immigration policies
d)
retirement income for senior citizens
27.
Northern European countries all have small, open economies with an emphasis on
a)
European Union membership
b)
agrarian-based revenue
c)
fossil-fuel reserves
d)
foreign trade
28.
The landforms of Svalbard were created through repeated ice ages and the folding and faulting due to
a)
continental drift and plate tectonics
b)
energy from hot springs and geysers.
c)
the formation of lakes and rivers
d)
glaciers that formed fjords and valleys
29.
Which of the following uses of the Dnieper River is most important to the surrounding region?
a)
enabling commerce
b)
supplying water to Ukrainians
c)
providing transportation
d)
providing hydroelectric power
30.
Which of the following terms describes the result of coal pollution combining with moisture in the air?
a)
acid rain
b)
meltwater
c)
black triangle
d)
emission zone
31.
Which of the following explains the impact of latitude on Northern Europe's vegetation patterns?
a)
The region has a mild climate and vast forests because it is in a "hot spot."
b)
The Gulf Stream allows for lush plant life to grow in the region.
c)
The region's cold temperatures and frozen ground limit plant growth.
d)
Plants and trees with deep roots thrive due to lower elevations.
32.
The West Siberian Plain is known for its
a)
rich farmland for agriculture and livestock
b)
flat terrain and many lakes
c)
harsh climate and large swamps
d)
glacial scarring
33.
Limiting the amount of timber that can be harvested is an example of
a)
deforestation
b)
ecotourism
c)
conservation
d)
recycling
34.
Southern Europe has fewer natural lakes and reservoirs than the rest of Europe due to a lack of glacial movement duringthe last ice age and
a)
heavy rains
b)
strong winds
c)
more snowfall
d)
a drier climate
35.
Which of the following events was triggered by the hardships of World War I?
a)
Non-Russian peoples faced prejudice
b)
Czar Alexander II expanded Russia into Siberia.
c)
Czar Nicholas II and his family were murdered.
d)
The Trans-Siberian Railroad led to settlement of eastern Russia.
36.
Dams and resulting reservoirs along the Ebro River help support the agriculture of which country?
a)
Greece
b)
Spain
c)
Italy
d)
Portugal
37.
Northern Europe's climate is changing more rapidly than in many other parts of the world due to its
a)
cooler temperatures
b)
traditional farming practices
c)
changing migration patterns
d)
high latitudes
38.
Which of the following terms refers to chemicals used to kill crop-damaging insects and rodents?
a)
fertilizers
b)
pesticides
c)
emissions
d)
nuclear waste
39.
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster?
a)
radiation poisoning
b)
quick public notification
c)
respiratory diseases and cancer
d)
people displaced from their homes
40.
An organization committed to preserving the Danube-Carpathian region and protecting biodiversity is the
a)
International Maritime Organization
b)
World Wildlife Fund
c)
Helsinki Convention
d)
Regional Environmental Center
41.
Denmark is number one in the world for
a)
commercial farming in greenhouses
b)
electricity generated from renewable resources
c)
oil exports
d)
hydropower
42.
Which of the following rivers serves as the primary water source for the city of Rome?
a)
the Tiber River
b)
the Tagus River
c)
the Maritsa River
d)
the Po River
43.
The deforestation of much of Europe's original forests has been caused by
a)
acid rain
b)
stratification and eutrophication
c)
chemical runoff
d)
logging and agriculture
44.
Southern Europe's location on which of the following bodies of water make it suited for growing grapes and olives?
a)
the Baltic Sea
b)
the Atlantic Ocean
c)
the Mediterranean Sea
d)
the Strait of Gibraltar
45.
Slavs are an ethnic group defined mainly by their
a)
literature
b)
music
c)
religion
d)
language
46.
What industry employs the majority of workers in Northwestern Europe?
a)
agriculture
b)
manufacturing
c)
retail
d)
service
47.
______ is the smallest country on Earth in both population and land area.
a)
Andorra
b)
San Marino
c)
Monaco
d)
Vatican City
48.
The Main-Danube Canal connects the
a)
Baltic Sea with the Gulf of Riga
b)
Black Sea with the Aegean Sea
c)
North Sea with the Black Sea
d)
North Sea with the Baltic Sea
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