1.02 Geography Plays a Part: Quiz (5)

Most of northwestern Europe enjoys what type of climate? A) Marine West Coast Climate B) Humid Climate C) Mediterranean Climate D) Subarctic

A) Marine West Coast Climate Most of northwestern Europe enjoys what is known as a Marine West Coast Climate. The relatively warm breezes from the ocean give the area mild, rainy winters and cool, damp summers.

Britain had plenty of THIS natural resource to help lead the industrial revolution: A) Gold B) Coal C) Water D) Trees

B) Coal The Industrial Revolution got under way because innovative thinkers and entrepreneurs had access to good natural resources, an abundant supply of labor, a transportation network, and money. Britain had plenty of coal and iron ore.

The subarctic zone covers most of what country? A) England B) Iceland C) Spain D) Italy

B) Iceland The subarctic zone extends over most of Iceland, the northern part of Scandinavia, and the northern portion of Eastern Europe. Bitterly cold winds sweep down from the Arctic and this area experiences very long, frigid winters and short, cool summers.

What is the name of the plain that stretches all the way from the aural Mountains to the Pyrenees? A) Southern European Plain B) Northern European Plain C) Western European Plain D) Eastern European Plain

B) Northern European Plain

Climate is determined by a wide variety of factors including all of the following EXCEPT: A) Latitude B) Altitude C) Wind D) Sun

D) Sun The climate of a region is determined by a wide variety of factors including latitude, altitude, precipitation, wind currents, and distance from the ocean.