You ate my pasta
The storm broke several windows, scattering jagged pieces of broken glass on the floor.
having rough or pointed edges or surface
The view from the hotel was breathtaking
very impressive
What bodies of water lie to the north of the West-Central European region?
North Sea and English Channel
The skyscraper soars to an impressive 150 meters
to ascend to a higher or more exalted level.
The jungle was so dense that I could only see about five feet in front of me.
made of or containing a lot of things or people that are very close together
Which of the following is NOT a major type of landform found in the West-Central European region.
a. plains c. uplands
b. savannas d. mountains
b. savannas
Alpine skiing became popular when ski lift technology became available.
relating to the Alps or to mountains in general
Hoover Dam and Niagara Falls have large hydroelectric power stations.
of or relating to production of electricity by waterpower
Which area provides West-Central Europe with the best farmland?
a. the Central Uplands c. the Balkan Peninsula
b. the Swiss Alps d. the Northern European Plain
d. the Northern European Plain
Some navigable rivers are only wide enough for small motorboats
river deep and enough for ships to use
Why are the Central Uplands NOT suitable for farming?
a. There is a direct water source to sustain crops.
b. The weather is unpredictable and can change from hot to cold in a matter of minutes.
c. The area is too rocky to farm
d. Frequent earthquakes threaten the growth of crops.
c. The area is too rocky to farm
How is climate of the Alps different from the rest of West- Central Europe?
wetter and colder
As winter approached, Mary decided that she'd need an extra blanket to stay warm at night.
covering for a bed
The geologist took his students on a filed trip to Yellowstone National Park to study the landforms there.
any natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as a hill, lake or beach
Which region do the Jura Mountains belong to?
a. the Northern European Plain c. the Balkan Peninsula
b. the Central Uplands d. the Massif Central
b. the Central Uplands
Water is capable of eroding mountains into plateus.
a sharply raised area of flat land that's higher than the land around it.
Why are the Danube and the Rhine important?
They are used to transport people and goods
Which of the following natural resources makes the Central Uplands important for mining and industry?
a. coal c. soil
b. timber d. iron
a. coal
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the West-Central European region his highly productive farmland?
a. It has mild temperatures
b. It gets plenty of rain
c. It is very dry
d. It has rich soil
c. It is very dry
What creates the marine west coast climate in most of West-Central Europe?
a. it's proximity to the equator
b. the wind current coming down from the north
c. the warm ocean that flows from the northwest
d. the annual amount of rainfall
c. the warm ocean that flows from the northwest