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Europe's Physical Geography and Resources
Europe's Physical Geography and Resources
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A #social studies review of #Europe's Physical Geography and Resources
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1
Where are most of Europe's countries located?
Near an ocean or a sea
Near mountains
Far from any water source
Far from any other continent
2
How has air pollution affected Europe's environment?
It has caused insects to multiply and take over many areas.
It has caused many animals to migrate to Asia.
It causes acid rain which destroys forests and wildlife.
It has caused a major lowering of the temperature in Europe.
3
What is a major cause of water pollution in Europe?
Oil spills from large boats and tankers
Excessive waste due to an increase in marine life
Too many swimmers using the lakes and rivers
Dumping of sewage, garbage and industrial waste
4
What major effect did coal have on Europe in the 1800s?
It was an important export.
It caused many wars to be fought over mining rights.
It caused damage to farmlands.
It fueled Europe's industry.
5
What landform of Europe is home to much of its population due to agriculture and industry?
Central Uplands
Italian Peninsula
Alpine Mountain System
Northern European Plain
6
What natural landform is important to Europe for transporting goods and people?
Northern European Plain
Many rivers
Many seas
Many mountain ranges
7
Which of the following is NOT an effect of air pollution?
Damage to historic buildings by acid rain
Breathing and lung problems
Collisions of airplanes due to low visibility
Eye irritation
8
What is the major contribution to air pollution in Europe?
Excessive methane gas from farms
Industrial growth causing increased burning of coal and oil
Lack of air filters on home furnaces
Excessive public smoking
9
Which of the following is NOT a solution discussed for the environmental issues in Europe?
Increasing the price of fossil fuels
Encouraging farmers to use less fertilizer
Limiting chemicals factories can release
Adding lime to lakes
10
What are Europe's major clean energy sources?
Coal and Oil
Natural Gas and Oil
Solar and Nuclear
Hydroelectric and wind
11
Which is NOT a long term effect of the nuclear disaster in the Ukraine?
Farmland and forests remain abandoned
People are prohibited from living in a large exclusion zone
Rainwater carries radioactive materials into the ground
A large sum of money is being spent to rebuild the plant
12
Which landform of Europe has most of its coal?
Pyrenees
British Isles
Northern European Plain
Iberian Peninsula
13
What is a low area between mountains through which travel is possible called?
Navigable
Peninsula
Pass
Landlocked
14
What statement best describes Europe and its countries?
Europe has over 40 countries.
Europe has about 20 countries.
Europe has less than 10 countries.
Europe has more than 100 countries.
15
How have farms contributed to water pollution?
Runoff picks up pesticides and fertilizers and enters rivers
Vegetables and crops are allowed to rot along river banks
Farm animals are allowed to drink and wade in rivers
Farmers dump leftover animal feed into rivers
16
What is a peninsula?
Low lying area between mountains
Land nearly surrounded by water or sticking out into water
An expanse of salty water
A large, flat area of land with few trees
17
Why is Switzerland usually free of conflict?
They do not have many military resources.
They do not have much information about other countries.
They are located high in the Alps away from others.
Their people are fearful of conflict.
18
What industries rely on Europe's rivers?
Fishing and tourism
Textiles and coal
Manufacturing and mining
Oil and medicine
19
What are Europe's two major energy sources?
Coal and wind
Solar and wind
Coal and oil
Wind and water
20
What is the most important effect rivers have on farming in Europe?
They water crops.
They carry soil downstream to create productive farmland.
Farmers use rivers to transport crops.
They are the primary water source for livestock.
21
What do you call land that does not border an ocean or sea?
Peninsula
Landlocked
Island
Pass
22
What mountain range is formed by the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathian mountains?
Scandinavian Mountain System
Alpine Mountain System
Ural Mountain System
Balkan Mountain System
23
Where do Europe's most productive oil fields lie?
beneath the Alps
near the Mediterranean Sea
beneath the North Sea
in the Central Uplands
24
What important resource is generated by fast flowing rivers in Europe?
Sand
Marble
Natural Gas
Electricity
25
Where did one of the worst nuclear disasters occur on April 26, 1986?
Chernobyl
Normandy
Lipari
Mont Blanc
26
Which is NOT one of the short-term effects of the nuclear disaster in the Ukraine?
Farmlands and forests were contaminated by fall out
about 350,00 had to leave their homes
The operator of the plant paid fines to the government.
About 100 people died
