Europe
What is true about Russia?
largest country in land area
Russia and countries in Eastern Europe are in the process of moving from a __________ economy to a __________ economy.
market . . . command
The western Siberian Plain is _________ in some places because it has poor natural draining systems.
marshy
What best describes how Europeans adapted to their vast language diversity?
most Europeans speak more than one language
Russia is the world's largest producer of __________.
natural gas
Nancy has lived in Western Europe all 12 years of her life. When she steps outside of her home, she can see rolling hills for miles. Her parents started farming on the flat land because it was rich with fertile soil. Based on this information, Nancy lives __________.
on the Northern Great Plain
Mikhail lives on the largest flat plain in the world. Where does he live?
on the Western Siberian Plain
provinces
political boundaries within a country, similar to states
Most people in the United Kingdom have jobs in banking, health care, or insurance. These jobs all belong in the _____________ economic sector.
services
How many states are within Germany's borders?
sixteen
Medicare, child care services, and retirement benefits are all examples of __________.
social protections
suppressed
stopped by authority or force
Which of the following regions is labeled with the number 2 on the map above?
the British Isles
Which of the following regions is labeled with the number 2 on the map above?
the Caucases
The Klyuchevskaya volcano is located in which of the following regions?
the Eastern Siberian Highlands
The body of water that separates England and France is __________.
the English Channel
The important body of water shown on the map above is the __________.
the English Channel
Which of the following regions is labeled with the number 3 on the map above?
the European mainland
The body of water that lies to the South of Europe is _______________.
the Mediterranean Sea
What is number 4 for the regions?
the Northern European Plain
Which of the following mountain ranges is the accepted physical border between Asia and Europe?
the Ural Mountains
headquarters
the location of a business' most important functions
Europe is a multicultural region, meaning that __________.
the region has many different ethnic groups and languages
Facilitate
to support or make easier
dikes
walls of land built to hold back water
There are _____ countries in Western Europe.
20
When combined, Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Caucasus contain _____ countries.
25
Caucasus
A portion of land found between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea that contains three independent countries
Peninsula
A portion of land that is surrounded by water on three sides
Siberia
A portion of land that makes up a large region in Russia extending between the Ural Mountains and Pacific Ocean
Europe is the third most populous continent. Which two continents have larger populations than Europe?
Africa and Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Caucasus are located north of __________ and south of the __________ Ocean.
Africa and Asia . . . Arctic
Which of the following statements about the region of Western Europe is false?
All of the countries in the region were formerly communist.
The Ural Mountains serve as a natural boundary between _____.
Asia and Eastern Europe
Russia is located on which two continents?
Asia and Europe
The mountain range that is located in Romania (in Eastern Europe) and that extends approximately 900 miles is the
Carpathian
The ________ Sea is the largest inland body of water in the world.
Caspian
The Russian region that slopes upward from the coast and has many streams, forests, and mountain ranges is known as the __________.
Central Siberian Plateau
The dominant religion in Western Europe is __________.
Christianity
Half of certain European population works in agriculture and manufacturing, this country is located _________.
Eastern Europe
In most countries in Eastern Europe, the majority of people belong to the __________ religious denomination.
Eastern Orthodox
Most people in Eastern European countries practice which religion?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Stonehenge is an important historical site that is located in __________.
England
Some geographers refer to the Caucasus region as _________________.
Eurasia
Most Russians live in ___________________.
Europe
What best describes the standard of living in Europe?
Europeans have one of the highest standard of living in the world
A chancellor is the head of government in which European nation?
Germany
The British Isles include Great Britain and __________.
Iceland
Every year, thousands of people come from around the world to attend the festival of Carnevale in __________.
Italy
The Alps run along the northern border of ________.
Italy
All of the following are names of European islands except _________.
Jutland
Polders
Lands reclaimed from the sea
An important financial center in Europe is __________.
London
Look at the chart above. Which of the following countries likely has the lowest standard of living?
Moldova
Which of the following statements about the standard of living in Russia is false?
Most Russian people are quite wealthy, with high household incomes.
Fjords
Narrow passages of water that flow from the sea through rocky cliffs
All of the following seas are labeled on the map above except the __________.
North Sea
what country has the highest standard of living
Norway
The rivers that are labeled with the numbers 3 and 4 on the map above include the __________ and the __________ Rivers.
Rhine . . . Po
The Duma is an elected lawmaking body found in the government of ____________.
Russia
The second-largest coal reserve in the world is located in __________.
Russia
What country is leading in oil producing.
Russia
What has a developing economy, has recently changed its economic system from communism to a market economy, and is among the fastest-growing economies in the world?
Russia
Which of the following countries is located in both Europe and Asia?
Russia
Most of ________ population lives on the Northern European Plain.
Russia's
Norway and Sweden are located on the __________ Peninsula.
Scandinavian
Most people in Western Europe work in which economic sector?
Services
What best describes the standard of living in Eastern European?
Some countries have high standard of living and others have low standard of living
Caspian Sea
The largest enclosed body of water on Earth filled with salt water
What does it mean if something is underrepresented in a group?
There are fewer of that thing in the group than there should be.
Deposits
Things left behind by natural resources
Most Europeans live ___________.
Urban areas
The ________ River is Europe's longest river.
Volga
In which of the following regions do women have the most economic opportunities?
Western Europe
strait
a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water
Communist
a person believes factories and businesses should be owned by government and private ownership of property should be banned
plateau
a raised, flat area that is higher than the land surrounds it
Channels
a route between two bodies of water that is deep and wide enough for a vessel to sail through
Social protections
a set of government programs and policies created to help provide for citizens' needs within a country
parliament
a type of national legislature, or law-making body, that is common throughout Europe
entrepreneurship
act owning and operating for economic gain
Canal
an artificial or adjusted waterway
Vatican City
an independent city-state in Rome, Italy, owned and governed by the Roman Catholic Church
Western Europe is best known for being the ___________________.
beginning of Western Civilization
Diplomatic
being careful not to offend people and using sensitivity when dealing with others
Otto Jan is a 12-year-old boy growing up in the Netherlands. What form of transportation does he use to get to school every day?
bicycle
All of the following types of government are found in Europe, except __________.
communist dictatorships
A government in which a monarch shares power with other branches of government is called a __________ monarchy.
constitutional
Germany exports all of the following except __________.
electricity
The Great European Plain is known for its ________________.
fertile soil and coal deposits
Narrow passages of water that flow from the sea through rocky cliffs are known as __________.
fjords
underrepresented
having fewer than the expected number
industrialized
having highly developed industries; characterized by the widespread use of factories, machines, and technology
Many European countries work to provide social protections for citizens. The goal of social protections is to __________.
help take care of those in need, such as the poor
Which of the following features are two physical characteristics of Iceland?
hot spring and glaciers
multiculture
including many diverse cultures