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SS6G9 Geographical Impact in Europe

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What country is being described?

  • Vast amounts of natural resources such as oil, gas, coal, and timber
  • Lack of warm water ports to export raw materials
  • Learning to operate a mixed economy after years of a command economy
  • High unemployment has caused educated young adults to migrate to other European nations
a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

d)

United Kingdom

2.

Using the map as a guide, which answer would BEST support this statement? “European geography has led to great economic success of its countries.”

a)

Mountain ranges have created profitable ski resorts.

b)

Access to water has allowed for trade between nations.

c)

Warm, tropical climates have led to Europe’s dominant economy.

d)

All countries are connected by a series of rivers and canals.

3.

Europe's vast coastline and inland river system have had the GREATEST impact on

a)

the continent's fishing and shipping industries.

b)

the continent's investing and banking industries.

c)

the continent's mining and agriculture industries.

d)

the continent's technology and manufacturing industries.

4.
How is Russia different from the UK?
a)
it's in Europe and Asia
b)
it has people living in urban areas
c)
it has coal, oil, and natural gas
d)
it's in northern Europe
5.
Where do most people live in Germany?
a)
at the foothills of the Alps
b)
along the coast
c)
in urban areas near the Rhine River
d)
in the southern part of Bavaria
6.
Which country has a warm climate because of the Gulf Stream?
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
Italy
d)
United Kingdom 
7.
All of the following make travel and trade difficult in Russia EXCEPT:
a)
The Neighboring Countries
b)
Frozen Ports
c)
Ural Mountains
d)
Size of Country
8.
Which country trades mainly through ship and has the most ports?
a)
Germany
b)
Italy
c)
Russia
d)
United Kingdom
9.

Which statement BEST describes the natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia?

a)

The United Kingdom's fossil fuels resources are being used up, but much of Russia's are unused due to Russia's climate and geography.

b)

The United Kingdom and Russia both have gold, a valuable natural resource.

c)

The United Kingdom and Russia both have large amounts of land and climates suitable for farming.

d)

The United Kingdom's coal resources are used as fuel for manufacturing, but Russia's are not.

10.

Which physical feature plays a major role in trade and where people live in Germany?

a)

Rhine River

b)

Danube River

c)

Ural Mountains

d)

English Channel

11.

Which of the following best describes the climates in the UK, Russia, and Germany?

a)

The UK is cold/harsh, Russia is mild, and Germany is cold/harsh

b)

The UK and Germany are mild/fair/moderate and Russia is cold and harsh.

c)

Germany is cold and harsh while the UK and Russia are tropical.