WORLD GEO SET 3

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Which biome is visited by millions of migratory birds during the summer

tundra

Which body of water is not located on the shores of Northern Europe

Black sea

Which of the following is not a major island in Europe

Denmark

Ataturk moved the capital city of Turkey from Constantinople to Haifa

False

Land - Locked mali is one of the richest countries in the world

False

North Africa is bordered on the east by the Mediterranean Sea

False

The erg caused caused by the Atlas Mountains contributes to North Africa's arid climate

False

The major challenge facing urban areas of North Africa is polluted water

False

In what biome is visited by millions of migratory birds during the summer

Mediterranean scrub forest

In which region does most of Europe's agriculture activity take place

Northern European Plain

The Scottish Highlands are part of which major landform

Northern Highlands

A major environmental challenge for the eastern Mediterranean is limited water

True

Islam is the predominant religion in North Africa

True

The Aswan High Dam provides a major source of hydraulic power power in the world

True

The harmattan is a hot dry wind that sweeps across the Sahara

True

The island of Cyprus is divided between Greek and Turkish factions

True

Which of the following mountain ranges is not part of the alpine mountain system

Ural mountains

Which type animal is commonly found in the tundra biome

reindeer

Which of the following factors did not contribute to Europe's lack of forest

severe drought

Which of the following is not a major biome in Europe

taiga


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