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Exploring Europe's Geography

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which continent is Great Britain a part of?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

Africa

d)

North America

2.

What is the largest ocean bordering Europe?

a)

Indian Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Southern Ocean

3.

Which mountain range forms a natural border between France and Spain?

a)

Alps

b)

Pyrenees

c)

Carpathians

d)

Apennines

4.

What is the longest river in Europe?

a)

Danube

b)

Thames

c)

Volga

d)

Rhine

5.

Which climate zone covers most of southern Europe?

a)

Polar

b)

Mediterranean

c)

Desert

d)

Tropical

6.

Which of the following is a benefit of Europe’s many navigable rivers?

a)

Difficult transport

b)

Increased trade

c)

Frequent droughts

d)

Limited agriculture

7.

What is the name of the sea located to the south of Europe?

a)

Baltic Sea

b)

North Sea

c)

Mediterranean Sea

d)

Black Sea

8.

Which climate zone is found in northern Europe, including parts of Scandinavia?

a)

Tropical

b)

Polar

c)

Mediterranean

d)

Desert

9.

What is the main benefit of Europe’s peninsulas?

a)

They make travel difficult

b)

They provide access to the sea

c)

They limit fishing opportunities

d)

They reduce trade

10.

What is the average summer temperature in southern Europe?

a)

5°C

b)

15°C

c)

25°C

d)

35°C

11.

Which ocean lies to the north of Europe?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Arctic Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

12.

Which geographical feature helps protect Europe from harsh weather from the east?

a)

Alps

b)

Ural Mountains

c)

Pyrenees

d)

Carpathians

13.

Which of the following is a benefit of Europe’s varied climate zones?

a)

Only one type of crop can be grown

b)

Supports a wide range of agriculture

c)

No forests can grow

d)

Limited animal habitats

14.

Which river flows through London?

a)

Seine

b)

Thames

c)

Danube

d)

Rhine

15.

Which of the following is a reason why Europe’s geography has helped its development?

a)

Isolated from other continents

b)

Many natural harbours for trade

c)

Few rivers for transport

d)

Mostly desert land