Physical Geography
Which ocean is located north of Europe?
Arctic Ocean
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
Name 2 factors that affect climate.
1. latitude
2. large landmasses
3. elevation
4. winds and ocean currents
What is the name for the common naps that are enjoyed in Europe?
siestas
How many countries are in the European Union?
27
Which sea touches Africa, Asia, and Europe?
Mediterranean Sea
What is the capital of France?
Paris
What is the name of the climate in Europe that has mild weather with few extremes and only has two seasons--summer and winter?
Marine West Coast
Name 2 of the main language types that are spoken in Europe.
Romance, Germanic, and Slavic
Which country left the European Union in 2020?
United Kingdom
What is the natural boundary between Asia and Europe?
The Ural Mountains
What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow
Which climate can be found in the Alps and is at a higher elevation?
This is the name of the religion in Europe before Christianity.
paganism
What is the currency of the European Union?
Euro
Which waterway separates the Iberian Peninsula from Africa?
The Strait of Gibraltar
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
Which climate can be found near the North Pole, has extreme winters, short summers, and little precipitation?
Polar or subarctic
What are the two reasons the Islamic faith is growing?
Immigration and high birth rates
What is a natural resource found in the Mediterranean Sea?
fish
Which two mountain ranges are located in Italy?
The Alps and the Apennines
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
What the name of the wind current that warms the western coast of Europe and gives Europe a much warmer climate?
North Atlantic Drift
What are the two branches of Catholicism?
Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
Name 2 natural resources found in Europe.
Coal, copper, fish, iron ore, lead, petroleum, silver, timber, uranium, or zinc