What countries make up the British Isles?

The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland

Why are the Danube and Rhine Rivers important?

They can be easily used for transportation

What major event occurred in Europe in 1991?

The collapse of the Soviet Union

What generalization can be made about Europe's climate?

Currents, winds, and latitude result in varied climates

Why has Europe conducted so much trade and exploration?

Most people have easy access to water

How does the North Atlantic current affect Europe?

Its current makes the climate warmer

Why is Europe called a peninsula?

It is surrounded on three sides by water

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1
What countries make up the British Isles?
Cuba and the Dominican Republic
Wales and the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland and Scotland
2
Why are the Danube and Rhine Rivers important?
They are a popular tourist spot
They support agriculture and wildlife
They serve as borders between countries
They can be easily used for transportation
3
What major event occurred in Europe in 1991?
Europe became its own continent
the rebellion of Polish workers
The collapse of the Soviet Union
9/11
4
What is currency?
a euro
a situation
a country in Europe
form of money
5
What currency is used in at least 17 countries in Europe?
mark
pound
euro
dollar
6
Why was the European Union (EU) formed?
To help the United States economy
To unite Europe economically
To treat countries as one nation
To give workers equal wages
7
What generalization can be made about Europe's climate?
warm winds and ocean currents keep the continent dry
Europe is hot all the time
Winter is cold everywhere
Currents, winds, and latitude result in varied climates
8
What has become the fastest growing religion in Europe?
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
9
Most of Denmark lives on what peninsula?
Jutland
Yucatan
Balkan
Florida
10
Why has Europe conducted so much trade and exploration?
The climate is mild in all regions
Religious beliefs make trade important
Most people have easy access to water
They wanted gold
11
How does the North Atlantic current affect Europe?
It blocks travel from America
Its current makes the climate warmer
It bring colds winds
It causes ocean waters to be rough
12
What city in Italy has no cars, but instead relies on boats for transportation?
Riviere d'Erbane
Barcelona
Venice
Rome
13
Why is Europe called a peninsula?
Its rivers are navigable
It is surrounded on three sides by water
It has a long coastline
It has many mountains
14
What do Great Britain, Iceland, and Corsica have in common?
Share the same language
Are located on peninsulas
Share a similar climate
Are all islands of Europe

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