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1.
Which landform is shared by both Europe and Russia?
the West Siberian Plain
the North European Plain
the Central Uplands***
the Alpine Mountain System
2.
Russia has the world’s largest reserve of _____.
copper
fish
natural gas***
Cobalt
3.
What is loess?
a type of rich, dustlike soil***
a machine driven by water to produce power
a black earth with clay deposits
a type of fossil fuel
4.
Which landform covers more than half of Europe?
Central Uplands
Alpine Mountain System
North European Plain***
Northwestern Highlands
5.
Which term refers to “a cold, dry, treeless region that is covered with snow for most of the year”?
steppes
taiga
tundra***
Permafrost
6.
Compared to Barcelona, Spain, the temperature of Irkutsk, Russia, is _____.
warmer year round
about the same year round
cooler year round***
cooler in winter; warmer in summer
7.
What are Europe’s most important natural resources?
minerals, fossil fuels, and solar energy
fertile soil, water, and fuels***
forests, natural gas, and coal
oil, natural gas, and coal
8.
For which of these European countries is the climate most affected by the North Atlantic Current?
France***
Ireland
Spain
Italy
9.
How do Russia’s climate, size, and rivers affect its economic development?
Russia can easily transport manufactured goods to Asia.
Russia’s natural resources are difficult to use.***
Russia is the richest nation on Earth.
The land in Ukraine is hard to farm.
10.
Think about Russia’s climate, soil, and water supply. Which of these statements is true?
Russia grows large amounts of wheat in the northern tundra.
Russia has relatively few places that are suited for farming.***
Russia easily feeds its own population and exports agricultural products.
Russia has abundant good cropland.
11.
Which city shares with Moscow the humid continental climate of Europe?
St. Petersburg***
Rome
Irkutsk
Barcelona
12.
In which way does the North Atlantic Current affect northwestern Europe?
by bringing warm water and winds***
by bringing stormy weather
by carrying cold water and ice
by carrying snow and ice
13.
How long does it take for plant material to turn into coal?
tens of thousands of years
hundreds of years
thousands of years
millions of years***
14.
Which is a major industrial center of Eastern Europe?
the Balkan Peninsula
Silesia
the Ruhr
Ukraine
15.
What are the grasslands in Russia called?
steppes***
taiga
prairies
Tundra
16.
The North Atlantic Current begins as which?
the Gulf Stream
the Pacific Ocean
the South Atlantic Current***
the South American Current
17.
Areas of Europe that are west of the mountains receive _____.
little sunlight
no rainfall
heavy rainfall***
mostly clouds
18.
Why are dams often built where water is to be used as a source of energy?
The water must be removed from availability as drinking water.
The water must be contained in a large lake.
The water must flow rapidly.
Seasonal flooding must be prevented.
19.
Which term means “large raised areas of mostly level land bordered on one or more sides by steep slopes or cliffs”?
uplands
tributaries
peninsulas
plateaus***
20.
Northwestern Europe receives warm water carried by ocean currents from which body of water?
the Mediterranean Sea
Lake Baikal***
the Arctic Ocean
the Gulf of Mexico
21.
A successful hydroelectric plant could be built near which natural feature?
grassland
brook
waterfall
cave
22.
Which are two important rivers on the continent of Europe?
the Ural and the Rhine***
the Nile and the Volga
the Volga and the Rhine
the Siberian and the Volga
23.
Western Europe’s peninsulas and bays have enabled the countries there to become leaders in which area?
manufacturing***
culture
shipping
Mining
24.
Which is characteristic of the Mediterranean climate?
warm temperatures and year-round rainfall
hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters
mild and rainy all year
long, cold winters and hot summers***
25.
Why is most of Russia’s industry west of the Ural Mountains?
The country has much iron ore on the continent of Europe.
The Siberian rivers flow toward Russia’s important cities.
The natural resources cannot be mined in western Russia.***
The country’s fossil fuels are on the continent of Asia.
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How do the population densities of Europe and Russia compare?
Europe’s population density is greater than most of the world’s, and Russia’s is lower.
Russia’s population density is greater than most of the world’s, and Europe’s is lower.
Europe and Russia have very high population densities.***
Europe and Russia have very low population densities.
4.
Why are dams often built where water is to be used as a source of energy?
The water must flow rapidly.***
The water must be removed from availability as drinking water.
The water must be contained in a large lake.
Seasonal flooding must be prevented.
5.
Which are the three great vegetation regions of Russia?
the tundra, the prairies, and the grasslands***
the plateaus, the prairies, and the grasslands
the rain forests, the prairies, and the grasslands
the tundra, the forests, and the grasslands
6.
Which is the largest forest in the world?
the Russian steppes
the Brazilian rainforest***
the European tundra
the Siberian taiga
7.
Which country gets most of its electricity from water?
Silesia
Germany
Poland
Norway
8.
Which general observation is true of Western Europe?
It has a fairly wet climate due to ocean winds.
It has a very cold temperature because of its latitude.
It has a medium amount of rainfall due to its latitude.
It has a fairly dry climate because of high mountains on the coast.9.
Which city shares with Moscow the humid continental climate of Europe?
Irkutsk
Rome
Barcelona
St. Petersburg***
10.
Areas of Europe that are west of the mountains receive _____.
no rainfall
heavy rainfall
mostly clouds
little sunlight
11.
Because of Russia’s size, harsh climate, and few rivers suitable for travel, the country has not developed its _____ resources.
scientific***
communications
natural
cultural
14.
Northwestern Europe receives warm water carried by ocean currents from which body of water?
the Arctic Ocean
Lake Baikal
the Gulf of Mexico
the Mediterranean Sea***
15.
Which makes the fishing industry an important part of Russia’s economy?
Russia’s location near the Arctic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Artificial lakes created by Russia’s hydroelectric dams.
Russia’s vast system of underground rivers.
Russia’s location on the Pacific Ocean and the Black and Caspian Seas.***
16.
An area that is near an ocean or sea experiences _____ weather year-round than areas at the same latitude that are far from an ocean or sea.
milder
harsher
colder***
more extreme
17.
A successful hydroelectric plant could be built near which natural feature?
cave
waterfall
brook
grassland
18.
To where do most of Russia’s rivers flow?
north to the Arctic Ocean
east to the Pacific Ocean
west toward Europe
south toward the Baltic and Caspian Seas
20.
Why is fertile soil one of Earth’s most important natural resources?
It is needed to grow food.
It is available everywhere.
It contains minerals and ores.
It contains fossil fuels.***
21.
Which type of climate covers most of Russia?
Mediterranean***
tundra
humid continental
subarctic
22.
Think about Russia’s climate, soil, and water supply. Which of these statements is true?
Russia has abundant good cropland.
Russia easily feeds its own population and exports agricultural products.
Russia grows large amounts of wheat in the northern tundra.
Russia has relatively few places that are suited for farming.23.
Which are two important rivers on the continent of Europe?
the Siberian and the Volga
the Ural and the Rhine***
the Nile and the Volga
the Volga and the Rhine
24.
Why is most of Russia’s industry west of the Ural Mountains?
The country has much iron ore on the continent of Europe.
The natural resources cannot be mined in western Russia.
The Siberian rivers flow toward Russia’s important cities.
The country’s fossil fuels are on the continent of Asia.
25.
Which landform divides Europe and Asia?
Siberia
North European Plain***
Ural Mountains
Lake Baikal
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