removing of forests so people could settle and farm the land
100
How has the Northern Plain in Europe led to the development of those countries in Europe.
Led to Economic success because of the land being so fertile. Disadvantage- open flat land-Easy to attack
100
Head of Roman Catholic Church lives in this city
Who is the Pope- Vatican City (smallest country in the world.)
200
Which of these is the name of hills or very low mountains
a) uplands b) Venice c) North Sea d) Zuider Zee
A) Uplands
200
Where Italy is located
What is the Italian Peninsula
200
Which of these has changed from an arm of the sea into a freshwater lake a) uplands b)Zuider Zee c) Venice d) Black forest
b) Zuider Zee
200
In Germany what is the name of the forest damaged by acid rain
Black Forest
200
What grows in the Artic circle
No trees only mosses and Lichens
300
Which of theses experience winter days during which the sun does not rise? a) North Sea b) Zuider Zee c) Arctic Circle d) Balkin
c) Arctic Circle
300
Greece is in this peninsula
What is the Balkan Peninsula
300
What city would you most likely find gondolas, water busses and motorboat taxis in canals?
Venice
300
Ireland's lac of energy resources has led them to burn partially decayed plant matter known as ________________
Peat
300
What Problems is the city of Venice currently threatened by
Industrial waste, sewage, saltwater
400
Which of these is prone to floods because much of it is reclaimed land that lies below the sea? a) Venice b) Black Forest c) The Netherlands d) North Sea
c) The Netherlands
400
Portugal is in this peninsula
What is the Iberian Peninsula
400
What flows near Europe's west coast and contributes to its mild climate?
North Atlantic Drift
400
Land Reclaimed by diking and draining is called _______. Used in the Netherlands.
Polder.
400
The most famous mountain range in Europe is the ___
Alps
500
Where in Europe is their major source of petroleum located?
North Sea
500
This peninsula is located to the east of Southern Europe
What is the Balkan Peninsula
500
What attracts many tourists to its sunny beaches in Europe? (hint honeymoon)
What is Mediterranean
500
What are the various activities that have contributed to deforestation in Europe?
Europe's factories produce high amounts of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. Combining with water vapor, to form acid rain.
500
Why is this chapter entitled The Peninsula of Peninsulas
Because Europe is one large peninsula and made up of the Scandinavian peninsula , jutland peninsula, Iberian peninsula, Balkin peninsula and Italian peninsula.