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Which continent could be described as a "group of peninsulas" bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, and the Black Sea? A) Asia B) Europe C) Africa D) South America 1

Which number on the map is closest to the Pyrenees Mountains? A) 1 C) 3 B) 2 D) 4 2

What physical feature is represented in the shaded area? A) The European Plain B) The Fertile Crescent C) The Alps D) The Sierra Nevada 3

The geographic feature MOST responsible for extensive trade within Europe has historically been the A)variety of climates due to mountain ranges. B) numerous ports on the Atlantic Ocean. C) scarcity of volcanic activity. D) abundant navigable rivers. 4

• • Eastern European country Capital city of Kiev Located to the East of Poland & west of Russia Was once part of the Soviet Union What country is being described above? A) Germany B) Poland C) Russia D) Ukraine 5

What can you conclude to be TRUE about the countries of Europe by looking at this map? A) Europe is dominated by ONE major peninsula. B) The Danube stretches east through 12 countries. C) The English Channel separates the United Kingdom from Germany. D) The Alps could prevent SPAIN from trading with the rest of Europe. 6

What letter represents the country of Poland? 7

Geographically, people in western Russia have tended to identify with Europe more than Asia because A) the soil is so similar. B) their languages are quite similar. C) the Mediterranean Sea connects them. D) the Ural Mountains seal them off from the rest of Asia. 8

What letter represents the Danube River? 9

According to the map, what causes the U. K. to have an unusually mild climate? A) The Gulf Stream B) The Labrador Current C) Tundra Climate D) The Glacial Area 10

11 What letter represents the country of Russia?

Europe's vast COASTLINE and inland RIVER system have had the GREATEST impact on A) the continent's fishing and shipping industries. B) the continent's investing and banking industries. C) the continent's mining and agriculture industries. D) the continent's technology and manufacturing industries. 12

What letter represents the United Kingdom? 13

What 350 mile long body of water separates the southern portion of the United Kingdom from northern France? A) The North Sea B) The Thames River C) The Atlantic Ocean D) The English Channel 14

Which city would be MOST likely to rely on its port to drive its economy? A) Berlin C) Hamburg 15 B) Bonn D) Munich

The red area on this map represents what climate area? A) alpine C) tropical B) polar D) tundra 16

What letter represents the Iberian Peninsula? 17

Historically, Europe's coastal location and river systems A) have protected Europe from invaders. B) have prevented the spread of religion. C) have resulted in trade dominance in recenturies. D) have contributed to the highest population density in the world. 18

What letter represents the country of Ukraine? 19

Which would be the BEST title for this map? A) Topography of Europe B) Climate Zones of Europe C) Population Density of Europe D) Rivers of Europe 20

More than half of Europe is covered by a landform called the _____. A. Central Uplands. B. Alpine Mountain System. C. European Plain. D. Northwestern Highlands. 21

22 This map shows where major cities in Russia are located. Based on the map, which of these is MOST LIKELY true? A) Russia's climate is influenced by the Pacific Ocean. B) All of the major cities are NOT close to the Russian capital. C) Most of Russia's population is concentrated in western cities. D) The eastern portion of the country is home to major industrial centers.

What specific geographical feature traditionally divides European Russia from Asian Russia? A) the Black Sea B) the Volga river C) the Ural Mountains D) the Caucasus Mountains 23

24 What country is represented in the shaded area? A) United Kingdom B) Poland C) Ukraine D) Italy

Which letter represents the city of London? (HINT: London is the capital of England) 25

Which condition keeps Russia’s natural resources from being used? A. harsh climate and rough terrain B. lack of workers C. no market for the resources D. no government funding 26

What letter represents the Mediterranean Sea? 27

Using the map and your knowledge of European geography, which of these countries would be MOST likely to have the highest population density? A) Spain C) Belgium B) France D) United Kingdom 28

Which number represents the approximate location of the Ural Mountains? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 29

What physical feature makes it difficult for Italian merchants to trade with countries north of Italy? A. The Alps B. Mediterranean Sea C. European Plain D. Pyrenees Mountains 30

A) Switzerland 31 B) Poland C) Germany Which of these is considered part of Eastern Europe? D)Italy

Using the map as a guide, which answer would BEST support this statement? “European geography has led to great economic success of its countries. ” A) Mountain ranges have created profitable ski resorts. B) Access to water has allowed for trade between nations. C) Warm, tropical climates have led to Europe’s dominant economy. D) All countries are connected by a series of rivers and canals. 32

Which number on the map is closest to the mountain range known as the Alps? A) 1 C) 3 B) 2 D) 4 33

What letter represents the country of Belgium? 34

Which of these would be LEAST likely to be found in the European Plain? A) The Pyrenees B) Germany C) Rhine River D) Russia 35

What letter represents the country of Germany? 36

What letter represents the Scandinavian Peninsula? 37

• • Located on the Iberian Peninsula Portugal is to the west The Pyrenees Mountains are to the northeast Was a leader in the colonization of the "New World" in the 1500 s What country is being described above? A) England B) France C) Italy D) Spain 38

39 What letter represents the country of France?

40 A) The colder the climate the lower the population density. B) The population density is greatest around the border with China. C) Russia is likely to go to war with Europe over natural resources. D) Russia's capital is located in the least-populated part of the country. What conclusion can be drawn from this map?

Which number on the map represents the English Channel? A) 1 C) 3 B) 2 D) 4 41

A) Volga River C) English River 42 B) Danube River D) Rhine River What river is located in the map above?

Ukraine- seen on this map- is MOST associated with which geographic region? A) South Asia B) Middle East C) Central Asia D)Eastern Europe 43

What physical feature is located along the dotted lines above? A) European Plain B) Pyrenees Mountains C) Alps Mountains D)Ural Mountains 44

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