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WorksheetsCHAPTER 12-: Southern Europe
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 41mins
Southern Europe is composed of three major mountainous peninsulas: the Iberian, the Balkan, and the Italian.
True
False
A massif is a type of river system common to the Alps and Pyrenees Mountains.
True
False
Compared to those of Northwestern Europe, the river systems of Southern Europe are longer, more easily navigable, and constitute a critical transportation network.
True
False
Southern Europe's climate is influenced heavily by the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
True
False
Access to the Balkan Peninsula is very limited due to its mountainous terrain.
True
False
The source of Europe’s most important river systems, including those of Southern Europe is _______.
the Alps.
the Pyrenees Mountains.
the massifs of the Iberian Peninsula.
the Tagus and Tiber Rivers.
The major mountain chains of Southern Europe include the _______.
Apennines, Adriatic, and Ionian.
Black, Pyrenees, and Alpines.
Alps, Pyrenees, and Apennines.
Tiber, Po, and Mediterranean.
Southern Europe is a popular destination for tourists because of its (a) summer climate.
hot, rainy
cool, dry
mild, damp
warm, dry
Why does most of the agriculture of Southern Europe occur along the coastal plain region?
It has lower amounts of rainfall and warmer temperatures.
It has higher amounts of rainfall and rich, sedimentary soil conditions.
It has irrigation opportunities from the river systems of the nearby mountains.
It has beneficial soil conditions and does not flood.
Which type of landform is found in regions that may be prone to earthquakes caused by plate tectonic forces?
peninsula
plateau
massif
Meseta
Which statement summarizes trends in the population patterns of Southern Europe today?
Births are occurring at a faster rate than deaths, resulting in a growing, younger population.
Births are occurring at a slower rate than deaths, resulting in a shrinking, aging population.
Births and deaths are occurring at about the same rate, resulting in an unchanging population rate.
Births are occurring at a faster rate than deaths, resulting in larger families, but an unchanging population growth rate.
A city-state is an independent urban region in ancient Greece with its own unique society and government.
True
False
A period of cultural REBIRTH with renewed interest in learning
Reformation
World War I
Renaissance
American Revolution
A political movement where smaller regions that share a common language and cultural patterns unified into formal countries:
Nationalism
Reformation
The American Revolution
The French Revolution
Greek and Roman art is characterized by __, in which things are presented as they naturally appear
Idealism
Perfectionism
Realism
Existentialism
The Roman Republic was the foundation of the largest __ of the ancient world
kingdom
empire
religion
economic system
Education in Southern Europe is mandatory
True
False
The cultures of Greece, Spain and Italy are all centered on the family.
True
False
In Europe __ within the European Union supply the labor necessary.
migrants
farmers
highly educated people
slaves
The largest cities of Southern Europe were founded on ancient __ and are thus economic and cultural hubs
military outposts
burial grounds
religious centers
trade routes
Dams and resulting reservoirs along the Ebro River help support the agriculture of which country?
Greece
Spain
Italy
Portugal
Dams and resulting reservoirs along the Ebro River help support the agriculture of which country?
Greece
Spain
Italy
Portugal
Which of the following forms a natural barrier between the Italian Peninsula and Northern Europe?
the Black Sea
the Alps
Mount Etna
the Apennine Mountains
Communication and development has been limited for areas near numerous mountains on which of the following landforms?
the Balkan Peninsula
the Balearic Islands
the Aeolian Islands
the Italian Peninsula
Southern Europe's location on which of the following bodies of water make it suited for growing grapes and olives?
the Baltic Sea
the Mediterranean Sea
the Atlantic Ocean
the Strait of Gibraltar
Strong government support of education in Southern Europe is reflected in the
high college costs.
low unemployment rate.
high literacy rate.
unskilled, but educated, workforce.
Why does Southern Europe have less rainfall than other regions?
The Pyrenees block most Pacific winds from the east, causing less rain to fall.
The warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea create an La Niña-like effect.
The Alps block most Atlantic winds from the north, causing less rain to fall.
The region's cool winters and humid summers keep precipitation low.
The road to political stability was difficult for the countries of Southern Europe due to a
series of failed governments.
lack of a cultural identity.
long history of invasions.
lack of key trade routes.
Which of the following rivers serves as the primary water source for the city of Rome?
the Tiber River
the Maritsa River
the Tagus River
the Po River
Spain, Italy, and Greece are transitioning
to rule by multiethnic regimes.
to a service economy.
to an agrarian society.
to a time of high birthrates.
The Roman Republic was established on the rule of law and
the balance of power.
the glory of war.
mythology.
the concept of "rebirth."
Rivers on the Iberian Peninsula play a limited role in the region's trade and transportation because they are
too cold, causing ice to form.
impassable due to debris.
too shallow for large ships.
blocked by dams and reservoirs.
As a result of gorges that channel water away from the land, the ecosystems in the Mediterranean are
prone to flooding due to above average rainfall.
similar to the marine west coast climate to the north.
cool, wet, and covered in chaparral or shrubs.
dry and covered in scrub plants.
The city-state of Athens was an important part of Greek civilization because it introduced
the concept of "rebirth."
the rise of a large empire.
key trade routes.
the concept of democracy.
Which of the following describes the potential impact of Southern Europe's aging population?
overcrowding in schools and cities
growing diversity of cultures
an unskilled labor force
a strain on social welfare systems
Which Southern European country has the least developed economy?
Portugal
Greece
Italy
Spain
Industries such as banking, retail and wholesale sales, and health care are examples of Southern Europe's growing
manufacturing sectors.
educational sectors.
agrarian-based sectors.
service sectors.
Southern Europe has fewer natural lakes and reservoirs than the rest of Europe due to a lack of glacial movement during the last ice age and
heavy rains.
strong winds.
more snowfall.
a drier climate.
Spain's economy has grown since the 1990s due to lower costs of operating factories and
increased public spending.
a large supply of workers.
generous social programs.
ambitious emissions regulations.
In the 1800s and 1900s, small Mediterranean kingdoms and principalities became united under a concept called
nationalism.
complementarily.
city-states.
the Renaissance.
Which of the following landforms separate the northern portion of the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe?
the Balkan Peninsula
the Strait of Gibraltar
the Pyrenees
the Alps
