WorksheetsQuiz on Europe
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 27mins
What is the rank of Europe in terms of size among the continents?
Largest
Second-smallest
Third-largest
Smallest
How many people approximately call Europe home?
500 million
600 million
700 million
800 million
What is the rank of Europe in terms of population among the continents?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Which ocean borders Europe to the north?
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
What is the name of the supercontinent formed by Europe and Asia?
Eurasia
Afrasia
Amerasia
Euroafrica
Which sea borders Europe to the south?
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Baltic Sea
Why is Europe sometimes referred to as a "peninsula of peninsulas"?
It is surrounded by mountains on three sides.
It is an area of land surrounded on three sides by water.
It is a large island.
It is a desert region.
What is the North European Plain known for?
Being a desert region.
Having many mountains.
Extending across much of northwestern Europe.
Being a large island.
Which mountain ranges separate southern Europe from the rest of the continent?
Andes, Rockies, and Himalayas
Pyrenees, Alps, and Balkan Mountains
Appalachian, Ural, and Carpathian Mountains
Sierra Nevada, Atlas, and Caucasus Mountains
What effect do the mountain ranges have on the southern regions of Europe?
They make the regions wetter
They cause the regions to be drier
They have no effect on the climate
They make the regions colder
Which of the following are island nations located off the coast of mainland Europe?
Japan, Philippines, and Indonesia
Iceland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom
Madagascar, New Zealand, and Fiji
Cuba, Jamaica, and Bahamas
What geographical feature gives Europe many coastlines?
Mountains
Deserts
Peninsulas
Forests
Which body of water is the most important in southern Europe?
Atlantic Ocean
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Baltic Sea
The Mediterranean Sea connects Europe to which regions?
Eastern Asia and Southern Africa
Western Asia and Northern Africa
Central America and South America
Northern Asia and Eastern Africa
What are some of the benefits provided by Europe's rivers?
Transportation, shipping routes for goods, hydroelectric power
Desertification, deforestation, pollution
Mining, agriculture, urbanization
Tourism, entertainment, sports
Why are many of Europe's largest cities built along the banks of rivers?
For aesthetic beauty
Due to the availability of natural resources
Because of the benefits like transportation and irrigation
To avoid natural disasters
Which two major European cities are mentioned as being built along rivers?
Berlin and Madrid
London and Paris
Rome and Athens
Vienna and Prague
What types of climates can be found in Europe?
Tropical, desert, and tundra
Moderate, continental, and polar
Arid, humid, and monsoon
Mediterranean, savanna, and steppe
What type of climate is most common in Western Europe?
Desert climate
Tropical rainforest climate
Marine west coast climate
Tundra climate
What are the characteristics of the climate in Western Europe?
Hot summers and dry winters
Cool winters, mild summers, and lots of rainfall
Extreme cold and heavy snowfall
Hot and humid year-round
What type of climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters?
Tropical climate
Mediterranean climate
Arctic climate
Desert climate
What type of climate does much of Eastern Europe have?
Humid continental climate
Tropical climate
Mediterranean climate
Desert climate
What are the characteristics of the winters in Eastern Europe's climate?
Mild and rainy
Cold and snowy
Warm and dry
Hot and humid
What are the characteristics of the summers in Eastern Europe's climate?
Cold and snowy
Mild and rainy
Hot and dry
Hot and humid
What type of climate is generally found in Northern Europe?
Tropical climate
Temperate climate
Polar climate
Desert climate
What are the characteristics of Northern Europe's climate?
Hot and dry
Mild and rainy
Cold with harsh, long winters
Warm and humid
What type of climate is found in the northern part of Europe, such as in Norway and Sweden?
Polar climate
Marine west coast climate
Humid continental climate
Mediterranean climate
Which climate type is predominant in southern Europe, including countries like Spain and Italy?
Polar climate
Marine west coast climate
Humid continental climate
Mediterranean climate
What climate is typical for the United Kingdom and parts of France?
Polar climate
Marine west coast climate
Humid continental climate
Mediterranean climate
Which country is highlighted on the map?
Turkey
Serbia
Ukraine
Greece
Which sea is NORTH of Poland and SOUTH of Sweden?
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Baltic
Red
Where do most people live in Europe?
Near water
In cities
Where the weather is good
All of the above
Where do most people live in Germany?
at the foothills of the Alps
along the coast
in the southern part of Bavaria
in the West near the Rhine River
Which geographic feature is located at point C?
Ural Mountains
Mediterranean Sea
Alps
English Channel
Which physical feature is this?
English Channel
Italy
Danube River
Mediterranean Sea
Which physical feature is this?
European Plain
Spain
Pyrenees Mountains
Mediterranean Sea
This continent includes countries such as France, Germany, and Italy
Europe
Asia
South America
Which country is located on the largest peninsula in Eastern Europe?
United Kingdom
Greece
Norway
Italy
Although parts of western Europe are located further north of the Equator warm water is carried to parts of northwestern Europe by the Gulf Stream, which causes parts of the continent to become warm. Thus, which of the following climates is created for this region of Europe?
Mediterranean
Tropical
Subtropical
Temperate
What was a key factor in Britain's foreign policy?
Forming alliances with Austria-Hungary
Conquering new territories
Maintaining the balance of power
Supporting German expansion
Who was the Portuguese seafarer that reached Calicut in 1498?
Vasco da Gama
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Hernán Cortés
What did the British East India Company initially trade for?
Textiles
Spices
Precious metals
Cotton
Which of the following cities is NOT a major city in Europe?
London
Athens
Berlin
Toronto
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of NATO?
United States of America
Germany
Spain
Russia
Canada
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Not Another Tricky Orange
Non Attacking Treaty Organisation
Because sitting is too uncomfortable
a common currency (money) used by several EU
Euro
Pound
Dollar
Franc
