Geography- Europe (multiple choice)

Among European countries, Spain would be most likely to experience drought. True False

True

The birth rate in Europe is lower than the death rate. True False

True

How many member states currently comprise the European Union? a. 28 b. 21 c. 15 d. 42

a. 28

The adoption of cultural nationalism policies in parts of Europe is strongest in the country of a. France b. England c. Italy d. Germany

a. France

The advantages of the EU include all BUT: a. strengthened political sovereignty for member countries b. single space for EU citizens to travel c. a new, cooperative military force d. a bigger, more united political voice of solidarity

a. Strengthened political sovereignty for member countries

Why have many European countries encouraged immigration of foreign populations into their borders? a.They are experiencing low or negative growth, and need immigrants to fill gaps in their labor force. b.As a way to make up for the transgressions they committed against these people during World War II. c.It is a formal policy of the European Union. d.all of the above e.They want to increase the diversity of their ethnic composition.

a. They are experiencing low or negative growth, and need immigrants to fill gaps in their labor force.

Which mountain range forms the spine of Italy? a. Pyrenees b. Appenines c. Dinaric Alps d. Balkan Ranges e. Carpathians

b. Appenines

From Norway to the France, the North Atlantic Current moderates coastal temperatures to produce a. maritime climate b. marine west coast climate c. Mediterranean climate d. continental climate e. subtropical steppe climate

b. Marine west coast climate

Which of the following pairing of climate type and regions in Europe is correct? a. North Europe: dry summer Mediterranean climate b. Mediterranean Coast: continental climate c. Atlantic Coast: maritime climate d. Iberian Peninsula: tundra e. North Sea Coast: dry summer Mediterranean climate

c. Atlantic Coast: maritime climate

the mediterranean climate a.has cold winters and cool summers. b.is wet throughout the year. c.has a dry summer and a wet winter. d.has extremely cold winters and extremely hot summers. e.is dry throughout the year.

c. Has a dry summer and a wet winter

Given the prevailing wind pattern over Europe, which European country's production of air pollutants has the most impact on the air quality of the Czech Republic? a. Poland b. Romania c. Bulgaria d. Belgium

d. Belgium

Which country of Europe has the region's largest percentage of Muslims? a. Italy b. Spain c. Germany d. France e. England

d. France

What countries of Europe are known to comprise the region of Scandinavia? a. Spain and Portugal b. Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium c. Switzerland and Austria d. Norway, Sweden, Denmark e. Iceland, Sweden, Finland

d. Norway, Sweden, and Denmark

Which industrial heartland is found in northern Italy? a. The Ruhr b. Upper Silesia c. Saar-Lorraine d. Po Valley

d. Po Valley

Which of the following is NOT a correct match of country to predominant religion? a. France - Catholicism b. Romania - Eastern Orthodox c. Germany - Protestantism d. Poland - Eastern Orthodox e. Albania - Islam

d. Poland- Eastern Orthodox

What European mountain range is home to the Basque people? a. Dinaric Alps b. Alps c. Appenines d. Pyrenees e. Carpathians

d. Pyrenees

What did the Schengen Agreement accomplish? a. created one common European currency b. brought economic reforms in Eastern European countries c. expanded foreign policies and mutual security among European nations d. reduced border formalities for travelers between member countries

d. Reduced border formalities for travelers between member countries

Which of the following countries is not one that emerged from the former Yugoslavia? a. Bosnia and Herzegovina b. Croatia c. Montenegro d. Slovakia e. Slovenia

d. Slovakia

The Basque language is identified most strongly with which country of Europe? a. Wales b. Denmark c. Belgium d. Spain e. Italy

d. Spain

Germany's population includes a large number of guest workers (and their descendants) from which country of Southwest Asia and North Africa? a. United Arab Emirates b. Saudi Arabia c. Iran d. Turkey e. Yemen

d. Turkey

What countries of Europe are known as Iberia? a. Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium b. Norway, Sweden, Finland c. Switzerland and Austria d. Germany and France e. Spain and Portugal

e. Spain and Portugal

What is the currency of the European Monetary Union? a. The Dollar b. The Pound c. The Franc d. The Deutschemark e. The Euro

e. The Euro

According to your textbook, which geopolitical unit was invented in Europe? a. unitary state b. multinational state c. regional state d. federal state e. nation-state

e. nation-state