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SS6G9 Europe's location, climate, resources, and pollution

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What country has the strongest economy in Europe and second largest population?

a)

Russia

b)

Germany

c)

United Kingdom

d)

France

2.

The UK has a mild climate and fertile soil. What effect does this have on trade and the economy?

a)

easy to trade with countries in the Americas

b)

Exports include automobiles, and ships

c)

hub for trade with other European countries

d)

produces a lot of its own food

3.

The UK is located on the Atlantic Ocean. What effect does this have on trade and the economy?

a)

hub for trade with other European countries

b)

The UK provides many services such as banking

c)

easy to trade with other countries in the Americas

d)

The UK produces a lot of its own food

4.

UK is located near central Europe. What effect does this have on trade and the economy?

a)

hub for trade with other European countries

b)

easy to trade with countries in the Americas

c)

Exports include automobiles, steel, and ships

d)

The UK provides many services such as banking

5.

The UK has deposits of coal, iron, and oil. What effect does this have on trade and the economy?

a)

hub for trade with other European countries

b)

exports include automobiles, steel, and ships

c)

the UK provides many services, such as banking

d)

easy to trade with countries in the Americas

6.

What type of climate does most of Germany have?

a)

Hot and dry climate year round

b)

mild, marine climate with rainfall year round

c)

harsh climate, with sub-tropic temperatures

7.

What is Germany's capital and largest city?

a)

Berlin

b)

Austria

c)

Hannover

d)

Hamburg

8.

Most German farms are located on flat, fertile ___________________ of Northern Germany.

a)

desserts

b)

Mountains

c)

Valleys

d)

Plains

9.

Which of these industries drives Germany's economy?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Mining

c)

Manufacturing and service

d)

fishing

10.

How are goods shipped from Germany to the Atlantic Ocean?

a)

Ruhr Valley

b)

Rhine River

c)

Danube River

d)

The Alps

11.

What is the largest country in the world?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

d)

Spain

12.

This country has the highest population in Europe.

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Russia

d)

France

13.

In general, Russia's climate is _______________ because it is so far _____________.

a)

cold, south

b)

Warm, south

c)

Cold, north

d)

warm, north

14.

Russia has ______________ natural resources, but they are ________________ to get to.

a)

many, hard

b)

many, easy

c)

few, hard

d)

few, easy

15.

What is Germany's main environmental issue?

a)

water pollution

b)

smog

c)

acid rain

d)

deforestation

16.

What economic activity in Germany is the primary cause of acid rain?

a)

fireplaces burning wood

b)

cutting too many trees

c)

clearing forests for farmland

d)

burning coal and oil

17.

Which of the following is NOT an affect of acid rain?

a)

trees damaged or killed

b)

fish die

c)

average temperature getting colder

d)

brick and stone buildings damaged

e)

lakes and rivers polluted

18.

How can cars help to prevent acid rain?

a)

reduce sulfur dioxide emissions

b)

get fitted with converters

c)

enacting stricter laws

d)

cars don't have an affect on acid rain

19.

What was the worlds worst nuclear disaster?

a)

Guantanamo

b)

Fukushima

c)

Tohoku

d)

Chernobyl

20.

What country was the worlds worst nuclear disaster located in?

a)

Ukraine

b)

Poland

c)

Spain

d)

germany