Question 1

Which of the following pairings of climate type and regions in Europe is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mediterranean Coast: continental climate
B)   Iberian Peninsula: tundra
C)   North Sea Coast: dry summer Mediterranean climate
D)   Northern Europe: dry summer Mediterranean climate
E)   Atlantic Coast: maritime climateF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Many European countries are now importing coal from North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The schism between western and eastern Christianity occurred because Greek missionaries refused to accept the control of Roman bishops.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is Europe's longest river?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thames
B)   Rhine
C)   Loire
D)   Danube
E)   RhoneF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Europe's first industrial districts developed in areas with a cheap labor force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the major language families present in Europe.How do groups within these families use language to differentiate themselves culturally?

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Language is an important source of natio...

Question 7

What European mountain range forms the political border between Spain and France?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pyrenees
B)   Alps
C)   Carpathians
D)   Dinaric Alps
E)   ApenninesF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Discuss the potential for geopolitical devolution in Europe today.What examples illustrate the possible changes brought by a decentralization of power away from a central authority?

Accepted Answer

Devolution in Europe takes many differen...

Question 9

By what other name is The European Lowland known?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iberia
B)   Scandinavia
C)   Italy
D)   the Alpine System
E)   the North European PlainF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion in the southern part of Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The European Union is an example of geopolitical devolution in Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What mountain range in Europe is over 500 miles long and has peaks reaching 15,000 feet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pyrenees
B)   Alps
C)   Carpathians
D)   Himalayas
E)   ApenninesF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

More frequent heat waves are a possible outcome of climate change in Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss the characteristics and location of Europe's three major climates.

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(1)Maritime climate: along the Atlantic ...

Question 15

When states attempt to reclaim lost territory or peoples is called balkanization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Where do most immigrants to France come from?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eastern Europe
B)   France's former colonies in Africa
C)   India and Pakistan
D)   Hong Kong
E)   Quebec, CanadaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Which country of Europe has a large Muslim migrant population?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sweden
B)   Ireland
C)   Spain
D)   France
E)   ItalyF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

The Atlantic Coast of Europe has a maritime climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Eastern Europe is not as rich in natural resources as western Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Basketball is unquestionably Europe's national sport.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Europe

Discuss the characteristics and location of Europe's three major climates.

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Describe the major language families present in Europe.How do groups within these families use language to differentiate themselves culturally?

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When states attempt to reclaim lost territory or peoples is called balkanization.

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Basketball is unquestionably Europe's national sport.

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What mountain range in Europe is over 500 miles long and has peaks reaching 15,000 feet?

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Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion in the southern part of Europe.

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More frequent heat waves are a possible outcome of climate change in Europe.

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Where do most immigrants to France come from?

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What European mountain range forms the political border between Spain and France?

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Discuss the potential for geopolitical devolution in Europe today.What examples illustrate the possible changes brought by a decentralization of power away from a central authority?

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Europe's first industrial districts developed in areas with a cheap labor force.

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By what other name is The European Lowland known?

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Which of the following pairings of climate type and regions in Europe is correct?

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The schism between western and eastern Christianity occurred because Greek missionaries refused to accept the control of Roman bishops.

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The Atlantic Coast of Europe has a maritime climate.

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Which country of Europe has a large Muslim migrant population?

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The European Union is an example of geopolitical devolution in Europe.

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Eastern Europe is not as rich in natural resources as western Europe.

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Many European countries are now importing coal from North America.

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What is Europe's longest river?

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