Flashcards › Europe Study Questions Part I

What 2 countries together form a peninsula surrounded by the North Sea and the Baltic Sea? Norway and Sweden What is the name for the area comprised of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland? Scandinavia In what city is the site of international courts of arbitration and justice? Netherlands What is the international courts of arbitration and justice called? the Hague What principalities form the United Kingdom? Great Britian (Scotland, England, Wales) and Northern Ireland Through what European city and country does the Prime Meridian run? Greenwich, England Does the equator run through Europe at all? no What ocean lies west of Europe? Atlantic Ocean What sea lies south of Europe? the Mediterranean Sea What ocean lies north of Europe? the Arctic Ocean What continent lies east of Europe? Asia What continent lies south of Europe? Africa What country is called the Breadbasket of Europe? the Ukraine What mountain range forms a natural boundary between Europe and Asia? the Ural Mountains What mountain range forms a natural boundary between France and Spain? the Pyrennes In which 3 European countries will you find the Carpathian Mountains? Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania What is the longest river in Europe? the Volga River in Russia What is the second longest river in Europe? the Danube River Where is Europe's Grand Canyon? France What is the smallest country in Europe? Vatican City What mountain range lies to the north of Italy? the Alps What 2 countries make up the Iberian Peninsula? Spain and Portugal What tiny island is the only European country located entirely in the Mediterranean Sea? Malta Where is the Black Forest? Germany How many republics in the USSR became independent countries in 1991? 15 What is the nickname for the English Channel Tunnel and what 2 countries does it connect? Chunnel, connects France and England What is the only volcano on the European mainland that has erupted in the 20th century? Mt. Vesuvius in Italy What European city is built on 118 small islands in a lagoon at the top of the Adiratic Sea? Venice, Italy Why is the Ukraine called the Breadbasket of Europe? it lies over flat plains with extremely fertile soil good for farming What kind of climate does much of the southern part of Europe enjoy? a Mediterranean climate with warmer weather What is the main religion found in Europe? Christianity What mountain range runs along the west coast of Norway? Scandinavian mountains What are fjords? a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes caused by glacier movement What currency do most of the member countries of the European Union use? the Euro What is the governing body of the European Union called? Parliament How many member countries are currently part of the European Union? 27 How does the Euro differ between the members of the European Union? countries can choose their own national symbol to have on their notes and coins, but the same EURO logo must be on the other side What river begins in the Black Forest of Germany and ends in the Black Sea? Danube River What is the largest country in Europe? Russia What is the highest point in Europe? Mt. Elbrus in Russia What mountain range will you find in Italy? the Apennines What are the 4 main languages spoken in Europe? English, French, German, and Russian Where is Europe the coldest? above the Arctic Circle What 4 European countries have land within the Arctic Circle? Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia True or False: Europe is the 2nd smallest continent but the most populated False, Asia is the most populated, Europe is the second most populated What 2 countries are in Europe AND Asia? Turkey and Russia What city has the most people, London or Moscow? Moscow What 3 countries make up the island of Great Britain? Scotland, England, and Wales What is the LOWEST point in Europe? the Caspian Sea Which sea in Europe is also a lake? the Caspian Sea Use these to study for your Europe test