WorksheetsEurope: Climate, Population, Resources
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 11mins
Label the climate zones in Europe
Why do Western European countries like Germany and France have larger urban (city) populations?
They have more farmland and rural villages.
People prefer to live in the countryside.
They have stronger economies and more job opportunities in cities.
The goth.vernments limit city grow
How does the population density of Western Europe compare to Eastern Europe?
Western Europe has a lower population density.
Eastern Europe has a higher population density.
Western Europe has a higher population density with more people living in cities.
Both regions have the same population density.
Which country in Eastern Europe is known for being one of the world's top wheat producers?
Norway
Ukraine
Portugal
Switzerland
What is a push factor that causes people to leave Eastern Europe?
warm weather and rich farm climate
harsh climate and limited resources
high wages and strong economies
modern transportation and housing
Why is Eastern Europe a major region for wheat production?
It has a tropical rainforest climate and heavy rainfall year round
Most of the land is covered by an icey tundra
The region has flat plains and fertile soil good for farming.
The area has rocky mountains with thin soil.
Which European climate zone has cold temperatures all year and is found in places like northern Scandinavia?
Polar
Mediterranean
Temperate
Highland
What nations are in Scandinavia?
Switzerland
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Match the climate zones to their summer climates.
Polar
short & cool
Mediterranean
hot & dry
Temperate
warm
What is the winter climate like in the Mediterranean zone?
mild, rainy
mild to cold temperatures
long, dark and VERY cold
Why are Marine West Coast and humid continental climates "temperate"?
They are close to the Atlantic Ocean which keeps temperatures steady/ comfortable.
They are low latitude climates with plenty of hot sun and rain.
They are high latitude climates with cold winters and cool summers.
Which is the largest climate zone in Europe, covering countries from France, Germany all the way to the Ukraine?
Mediterranean
Temperate
Polar
Why are rivers important to a country's economy?
They support wildlife.
They make it easier to transport goods.
They provide swimming spaces.
They serve as borders between countries.
What are physical features of Europe that have low population densities?
(There is more than one correct answer.)
Alps Mountains
Iberian Peninsula
Rhine River Valley
Mediterranean Sea Coast
Which natural resource can be found in Germany?
Uranium
Coal
Iron
petroleum
Match the nation to its location on the map
