Physical Geography
Name the theme of geography that explains how people, goods, and ideas travel.
Movement
What climate dominates places in Northern Scandanavian Europe?
Tundra/Arctic
How many themes of geography are there?
5
Which region of Europe includes wealthy, industrial nations like the UK & Germany?
Western Europe
Absolute location is measured using what?
Longitude and Latitude
Which landform divides the countries of France and Spain?
Pyraneese Mountains
What is the best term to describe the climate of Eastern Europe?
Humid Continental
Name the megacities found in the Netherlands and Germany.
Amsterdam and Berlin
What currency is used by the country of Brazil?
Real
Which river is located in Paris?
Seine River
What rainforest is the world’s largest source of biodiversity?
Amazon Rainforest
What is the biggest environmental concern in the Amazon Basin?
Deforestation
What major demographic problem is Europe facing?
Aging population / low birth rate
Which economic sector brings enormous profit through travel & culture?
Tourism
Caribbean islands formed by volcanoes & reefs are part of which region?
The Lesser Antilles
Name one major European peninsula.
Iberian / Italian / Balkan / Scandinavian
What country did the majority of the Inca empire inhabit?
Peru
What term describes people leaving their home country?
Emigration
Which industry launched Europe’s Industrial Revolution?
Coal & iron production
Which continent influenced world history through exploration & empire?
Europe
What river system carries the most water on Earth?
Amazon
What year does the European Green Deal aim for carbon neutrality?
2050
Which civilization once controlled much of the Andes Mountains?
The Inca Empire
What organization is the world’s largest trading bloc?
The European Union
Which conquistador destroyed the Aztec Empire?
Hernan Cortez