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