WorksheetsEastern, Northern, Central Europe Unit
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which is NOT a natural resource in Northern Europe?
Energy
Cotton
Timber
Fishing
Where is Eastern Europe?
includes Germany, France, Austria, and Belgium
lies within the Arctic Circle
on the Atlantic Coast
lies west of the Ural Mountains and on the Black Sea
What is the Cold War?
atomic missiles confrontation in 1962
period of intense rivalry between Soviet Union and the US
China entered the war and beat the troops of the UN and U.S.
a conflict between North and South Korea in the 1950's
Which is a benefit of countries working together?
provides security
stable, longer lasting democracy
ALL of the choices
countries becoming more connected
What are the major resources found in Norway according to the map key?
Coal, copper, and timber
Fish, copper, and zinc
Coal, copper, and zinc
Copper, coal, and petroleum
In which country is most of the region’s timber according to the map key?
Norway
Finland
Sweden
Denmark
Where would you expect to find the most coal mines according to the map key?
United Kingdom
Denmark
Finland
Norway
Norway’s fjords provide the country with...
Good farming areas
Sheltered harbors
Hydroelectric power
Warm coastal winds
Which of these is an advantage, or PRO of being a member of the European Union?
wealthy nations must share with poor nations
difficult to leave
conflict resolution between nations
takes power from the countries' governments
Which of these are an advantage of joining the European Union?
free movement of goods
free movement of weather
free movement of people
free movement of capital
During the 1800’s the United Kingdom became the world’s leading economic power as a result of..
The Industrial Revolution
Modern agricultural methods
Computers and electronic equipment
The discovery of oil
What is geothermal energy?
renewable energy derived from the heat inside the earth
energy produced by the rise and fall of ocean levels
renewable energy obtained from the movement of flowing water
sunlight that is converted into usable renewable energy
What is the effect of the North Atlantic Drift?
four true seasons with cold, snowy winters and mild summers
subarctic regions have long, cold winters and short summers
warm waters drift to Northern Europe to make a mild climate
it is quite cold during much of the year
What is the European Union?
a purely economic union of 28 European countries
group of European countries that work together in wars
A political/economic union of 28 European countries
A political/economic/trade union of 28 European countries
What is the Euro?
Shorthand for Europe
A single, common currency used by ALL countries in Europe
A single, common currency used by some countries in Europe
A single, common currency used by European Union countries
What are Vikings?
rulers of the kingdom of Vi
opera singers from Europe
seafaring Scandinavians who explored, raided and traded
Minnesota football team
What country wants to leave the European Union?
Germany
Japan
Great Britain
Yugoslavia
What is a fjord?
a name of a volcano in Europe
a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs
one of the five oceans
a water way in Europe
Why did the economies of Eastern Europe not grow as fast after WWII?
The Soviet Union would not let them trade
They had no resources the rest of the world needed
The Soviet Union took their resources
The Soviet Union did not build up their infrastructure
What is infrastructure?
shopping malls, outlet malls, discount stores
basic buildings, roads, and power supply needed for society
farms, fields, and agriculture
Legos
