Topography
Which mountains cut Italy off from the rest of Europe?
the Alps
Which country of the following 4 (Malta, Spain, Hungary, Portugal) has cold, snowy winters?
Hungary
Which landform contributed most to the rise of ethnic differences in Europe?
Mountains
What did the Dutch begin using in the 1400s to help drain reclaimed land?
Windmills
How many islands make up Venice?
120
Which mountains cut Italy off from the rest of Europe?
the Alps
Which country receives a cold, dry wind from the north along its Mediterranean coast?
France
Why are parts of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom heavily industrialized?
They have coal and iron deposits.
What is the main reason to create polders?
to gain more farmland
The Norwegian, the North, and the Baltic Sea all flank which peninsula?
Scandinavian
What is the effect of the North Atlantic Drift on western France's agriculture?
It improves agriculture. / It helps France be a major agricultural producer.
Which of these best explains why Italy did not industrialize as early as its neighbor France?
fewer natural resources
What was the Zuider Zee?
an arm of the North Sea
Which 3 countries are in the "Land of the Midnight Sun"?
Finland / Norway / Sweden; any Scandinavian country
Why does inland Europe have a harsher climate than areas near the Atlantic Ocean?
This region does not benefit from prevailing winds that bring humidity and somewhat higher temperatures.
Which best explains the deforestation on the Scandinavian Peninsula?
Winds blow emissions there from an industrial region, and those emissions cause acid rain.
Why did Europeans cut down much of their forests in the 18 and 19 centuries?
to make charcoal (the energy source for growing industry)
Which statement accurately describes the Netherlands?
It is low land, at or below sea level. / It is prone to flooding.
Why is the sirocco important to the region bordering the Mediterranean Sea?
It brings warming winds from North Africa.
Which man-made activity leads to Venice slowly sinking?
Driving into ground a huge number of wooden poles as the foundations. The weight compresses the soil below.
How has the marine west coast climate region of Europe changed over the centuries?
Most of its forests have been cleared for agriculture.