Name one of the five peninsulas that may be found in Europe.
Iberian, Jutland, Balkan, Scandinavian, and Italian
100
What happens when two plates move against each other?
an earthquake
100
What is the name of European Currency (money). Most European countries recognize and accept it.
The Euro
100
What country is the Volga River in?
It is Russia's longest river.
100
Why did many Europeans leave Europe to come to America?
Looking for religious freedom, for gold or spices, escaping hardship (famine, lack of work) or looking for a better life (the golden opportunity).
200
Old, large cities such as Paris and Berlin are located along what physical feature?
Rivers
200
When two plates move apart they form a ___________?
trench
200
Eastern European countries are typically less developed than Western European countries because ___________?
Eastern European countries were communist for so long.
200
What contenent is Western Russia in? What contenent is Eastern Russia in?
Europe; Asia
200
What is a feeling of national pride and loyalty towards one's country called?
Nationalism
300
What physical geographic factor helps explain why Europe has so many different countries?
Europe has many natural borders such as rivers and mountains. These borders have made travel between these areas more difficult thus discouraging cross culturalization and globalization.
300
What is a subduction zone?
It is when one plate is pushed under another plate. There are usually volcanos along the line of a subduction zone.
300
Germany was split into East and West Germany. What seperated the two and when did this happen?
A wall after World War II
300
The waters of the Volga and Lena Rivers wear away at their water banks (sides). This is an example of_____________.
erosion
300
What role did glaciers play in forming the landscapes of Europe?
Glaciers left behind thin layers of soil and thousands of lakes
400
How has the location of Europe positively affected it thoughout history?
With its long coastline, it has been able to easily exchange goods with other continents.
400
65 million years ago, the African Plate began pushing against the Eurasian Plate. This movement caused which mountains to form?
The Alps
400
after the 1900's Europe's birthrate became to slowly decline. The reason for this was because of __________
Famines, wars and plagues.
400
What seperates Europe from Asia (including Eastern Russia)?
The Ural Mountains
400
Where is most of Europe's agriculture found on?
The Northern European Plain
500
The Dutch have modified their enviroment by building _________. They then pump out the sea water and grow crops where the water used to be.
Dikes
500
What is the name of the deepest trench in the world and where is it located?
The Mariana Trench in the Atlantic Ocean.
500
The climate of Southern Europe is usually quite mild. This is because of ___________________.
The North Atlantic Drift (ocean currents that move northward from Africa)
500
Name a characteristic of Eastern Russia (Siberia)?
Low population, a lot of natural resources, cold and dry
500
What was The Cold War?
A "war" between Russia and the United States to see who could develop the best weapons. It was "cold" because not one shot was fired. (It was more of a race than a war).