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Review for geography chapters 9-10
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1
Which word describes when people of one culture are absorbed into another culture?
privatization
migrant
democracy
assimilation
2
The most widely practiced religion in Europe is
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
3
Why did fishing industries develop in Europe?
excellent market for seafood
too cold to farm
no grazing land for cattle
plenty of ocean coastlines
4
Europe consists of more than 40 countries.
False
True
5
A large mountain range in Europe
Appalaichans
Himalayas
Andes
Alps
6
Many of Europe's holidays and traditions are rooted in religion.
False
True
7
The London Eye is a giant .........
Ferris Wheel
Ride
Roller Coster
Fountain
8
What sea borders Europe to the South?
Caspian
Black
Mediterranean
Baltic
9
In what location do tomatoes, olives, and garlic play a role in cooking traditions?
The United Kingdom
Scandinavian countries
Mediterranean countries
Eastern Europe
10
What is one cause of Europe's aging population?
people are living longer
increased immigration
people are retiring earlier
older citizens move in with their children
11
A deep, narrow bay is known as a ________. There are many of these in Norway.
peninsula
fjord
canal
isthmus
12
More than 70% of Europeans live in
cities
coastal towns
the mountains
rural areas
13
How many major mountain ranges are in Europe?
5
4
3
2
14
Which currency is used by at least 17 different European countries?
euro
pound
franc
marks
15
Europe is attached to which continent?
Australia
Asia
South America
Africa
16
a landmass surrounded by water on three sides
island
fjord
peninsula
plateau
17
In which country can Buckingham Palace be found?
Northern Ireland
Scotland
England
Wales
18
What is the name of the London clock?
Isabell II
Elizabeth Tower
Clock Tower
Big ben
19
The English Channel connects England to
Wales
Ireland
France
Germany
20
Why has Europe conducted so much trade and exploration?
mild climate in all regions
easy access to water
many canals
desire to convert others to Christianity
21
How many major land regions are there in Europe?
2
4
5
3
22
What ocean is north of Europe and Asia?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
23
What is another name for the London Underground?
The Tune
The Dungeon
The Down Under
The Tube
24
What direction is Europe to North America?
South
North
West
East
25
What word refers to a regional variety of a particular language?
tongues
dialect
slang
idiom
26
bodies of water surrounded by land on three sides
delta
fjord
bay
peninsula
27
The fastest growing religion in Europe is
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
28
What was one of the main purposes of European exploration?
to start cities in warmer climates
to fight wars with other countries
to gain knowledge
to trade and start colonies
29
In Europe there are many varied climates.
False
True
30
There are very few languages spoken in Europe.
False
True
31
body of land surrounded completely by water
fjord
island
peninsula
bay
32
What natural resources do mountain chains provide?
canals and waterways
grains and cattle
forests and minerals
tropical plants and fish
33
What is one effect of Europe's aging population?
workers must work longer to support elderly parents
there are more retirement homes than single family homes
workers are needed to replace retiring workers
there are fewer drivers
34
What is currency?
government
religion
language
money
35
After WWII, many eastern European countries were controlled by
USA
Germany
China
Russia
36
Why was the European Union formed?
to give workers equal wages
to unite Europe economically and politically
to treat European countries as one nation
to pay farmers
37
The cuisine of any European country is largely determined by its
imports and exports
economy and railroads
seaports and villages
land forms and climate
38
Which is one reason why many people migrate to Europe?
to escape conflict
to have safe drinking water
to purchase homes
to sell goods from back home
39
Europe has many navigable rivers.
False
True
40
What is one benefit of using a single currency?
creates an open market
people, money, and goods can move freely
it prevents debt
allows countries to maintain control of their own affairs
41
In Scandinavian countries, people commonly eat
vegetarian diets
gravies and heavy sauces
turnips and beets
deer and fish
