Test 2

Question 1

Explain Europe as a region

Answer 1

Europe is large, and is considered a region since it is not a continent and is not divided by water. The Ural mountains divide Europe from Russia. Countries considered to be European are Turkey westward.

Question 2

What are some of the peninsulas in Europe?

Answer 2

Scandinavian, Jutland, Iberian, Italian (Apennine), and Balkan.

Question 3

What are the seas of Europe?

Answer 3

Baltic, North, Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black

Question 4

What are some of the rivers of Europe?

Answer 4

Danube and Rhine

Question 5

What are some of the mountains in Europe?

Answer 5

(CAP)

Carpathian, Alps, Pyrenees

Question 6

What tectonic plates are in Europe?

Answer 6

Icelandic and South European

Question 7

Where is most of Europe’s volcanic activity?

Answer 7

Iceland!

Question 8

Where are Europe’s oldest rocks? Describe them.

Answer 8

The shields of Europe are found in Finland and Sweden, where they have the oldest rock. These shields also contain super poor mineral quality.

Question 9

What are the main climates of Europe?

Answer 9

Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Humid Continental