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WorksheetsNorthern Europe
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
The landforms of Svalbard were created through repeated ice ages and the folding and faulting associated with
continental drift and
plate tectonics.
hot springs.
wind patterns.
geysers.
________ is the only Northern European country without an official religion.
Norway
Finland
Denmark
Iceland
Due to dry conditions, poor soil quality, extremely cold temperatures, and frozen ground, vegetation in
the ________ climate is limited.
humid continental
marine west coast
subarctic
arctic tundra
The Kemi River in ________ is harnessed for hydroelectric power, a significant renewable resource.
Norway
Finland
Sweden
Denmark
________ is contributing to wetland destruction, with many lakes in Norway and a significant proportion of
lakes in Sweden and Finland showing its impact.
Deforestation
Acid rain
Climate change
Overfishing
The practice and business of recreational travel that considers its impact on the environment is known as
development.
sustainability.
conservation.
ecotourism.
Which of the following best describes the population of Iceland?
various religions
racially mixed
diverse cultures
ethnically homogenous
Increased trade during the 1300s integrated Northern European countries with mainland Europe, causing Nordic
society to become increasingly
distinct.
isolated.
continental.
industrialized.
Deforestation has caused major disruptions to animal and plant ecosystems in the
tidal marshes.
Baltic Sea.
boreal forest.
peat-rich wetlands.
________ in Northern Europe are causing ice to melt, which endangers land used for traditional herding and
farming practices.
Warmer temperatures
Oil spills
Industrial pollutants
Invasive species
a form of energy conversion that captures heat energy from within Earth
(a)
the practice and business of recreational travel based on concern for the environment
(a)
a process by which accumulated masses of snow form into ice and spread
(a)
act of unloading, transferring, or distributing part or all of a shipment
(a)
a long, steep-sided glacial valley now filled by seawater
(a)
a commercial center where goods are received and reshipped
(a)
a state that assumes primary responsibility for the social well-being of its citizens
(a)
a spring that throws forth intermittent jets of heated water and steam
(a)
a non-indigenous or non-native plant or animal that threatens ecosystems, habitats, or other species
(a)
a spring whose water issues at a temperature higher than that of its surroundings
(a)
