Europe Geography

Question 1

How are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam alike?

Accepted Answer

They each have Abraham as a "father"., They each worship only one god

Question 2

Which of the following are differences between the United Kingdom and Russia?

Accepted Answer

a

Question 3

The second longest European river begins in and flows all the way across Europe into Black Sea

Accepted Answer

The Danube River

Question 4

What do these statements show about Europeans?

Accepted Answer

Europeans respect the languages of other cultures

Question 5

Which of the following would describe a problem associated with language barriers?

Accepted Answer

trouble trading with others because they can't communmicate

Question 6

Why are most large/populated cities in Europe located on major rivers?

Accepted Answer

they're a good source of water, transportation, and trade

Question 7

What is an EFFECT of acid rain in Germany?

Accepted Answer

statues and landmarks being destroyed

Question 8

Which of the following do Italy and Germany have in common?

Accepted Answer

Relatively Mild Climate

Question 9

Pollution created by factories/industries combines with rain, snow, & fog to create

Accepted Answer

Smog

Question 10

How does nature play a role in Germany's acid rain problem?

Accepted Answer

b

Question 11

Which statement BEST describes the natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia?

Accepted Answer

UK's fossil fuels are being used up, Russia's are unused

Question 12

Which of the following refers to a belief in one god?

Accepted Answer

Monotheism

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 14

See below

Accepted Answer

The English Channel

Question 15

Which condition keeps Russia's natural resources from being used?

Accepted Answer

Large area of permafrost

Question 16

Which of the following is MOST likely to have a high population?

Accepted Answer

A country with a relatively mild climate

Question 17

What are the main causes of acid rain?

Accepted Answer

coal burning factories and automobile emissions

Question 18

Which of the following BEST describes how location affects where people live and trade?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 19

see below

Accepted Answer

The Ural Mountains

Question 20

Which of the following are true regarding Germany's population?

Accepted Answer

Population is highest near the industrial centers & rivers

Question 21

Which of the following countries share a border?

Accepted Answer

Poland and Germany

Question 22

Which of the following describe religion?

Accepted Answer

beliefs about the meaning of life, death, and the afterlife

Question 23

What is a SOLUTION that has been implemented to help reduce air pollution in the UK?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom stopped using coal as much as they used to

Question 24

Which of the following is the name of the place of worship for the Jewish faith?

Accepted Answer

Temple/Synagogue

Question 25

What does the air pollution in United Kingdom have to do with the acid rain in Germany?

Accepted Answer

b

Question 26

Which of the following describe literacy rate?

Accepted Answer

The number of people who can read and write in a country

Question 27

With its long northern coastline, what makes shipping products by sea in Russia difficult?

Accepted Answer

The northern ports are blocked by ice most of the year

Question 28

Which of the following would suggest a high standard of living for a country?

Accepted Answer

Most people have at least enough money to meet basic needs

Question 29

see below

Accepted Answer

The Iberian Peninsula

Question 30

Why did European nations develop different cultures and languages?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 31

What is the best way to avoid conflict between religions?

Accepted Answer

Respect and learn about other religions

Question 32

Which statement describes the natural resources of the UK and Russia?

Accepted Answer

UK is able to use its resources, Russia cannot

Question 33

After the Chernobyl disaster why were other countries near the disaster concerned?

Accepted Answer

Radioactive materials fell on the countries

Question 34

Which of the following are differences between United Kingdom and Russia?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 35

Which of the following physical features make trade easier in Germany?

Accepted Answer

The locations of the Rhine and Danube rivers

Question 36

How do the ports of the United Kingdom and Russia differ?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 37

The Cyrillic Alphabet borrowed letters from which other alphabet?

Accepted Answer

Greek

Question 38

How do the harmful effects of acid rain demonstrate interdependence among countries?

Accepted Answer

a

Question 39

What have Europeans done to try to solve the problem of so many languages in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Had children learn other languages besides native language

Question 40

What is the correlation between standard of living and life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 41

Which of the following BEST describe the relationship between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?

Accepted Answer

They are monotheistic

Question 42

What has been the major cause of air pollution in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Automobile exhaust emissions and coal emissions

Question 43

Why has the UK become a leader of industry?

Accepted Answer

its location makes trade easy

Question 44

see below

Accepted Answer

The Pyrenees Mountains

Question 45

Which pairing of holy book and religion is correct?

Accepted Answer

Islam- Koran

Question 46

What do most people in Eastern Europe and Russia speak?

Accepted Answer

Slavic languages

Question 47

Each statement below describes a consequence of the Chernobyl event EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

the beginning of WWII

Question 48

Which of the following statements is true about literacy rate and standard of living

Accepted Answer

C

Question 49

What is Culture?

Accepted Answer

Common factors people, like language, religion, traditions

Question 50

Which of the following is true about Italy's most populated cities?

Accepted Answer

They are all located near a coastline or river

Question 51

Which condition helped the United Kingdom an attractive place to live?

Accepted Answer

mild climate, lots of resources, near many other countries

Question 52

After 1986, Chernobyl, Ukraine, was abandoned. What caused the people to abandon this city?

Accepted Answer

nuclear power plant exploded--radiation levels were unsafe

Question 53

English, German, and Dutch are examples of which language family?

Accepted Answer

Germanic

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