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2 - Europe
Europe 7th grade
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Land with water on 3 sides | peninsula |
| Largest mountain range in Europe. Located north of Italy | Alps |
| Longest river in Europe | Volga |
| use running water (rivers) to make power | hydroelectricity |
| Coldest area of Europe is in this direction | north |
| Warmest area of Europe is in this direction | south |
| Most popular sport in Europe | soccer |
| Religion most practiced by the people in Europe | Christian |
| Most fertile land in Europe | North European Plain |
| Which season do tourists try to avoid when visiting countries in Europe | rainy |
| Democracy with a monarchy as a symbol | constitutional monarchy |
| This body of water separates the United Kingdom and France | English Channel |
| sea between Europe & Africa | Mediterranean |
| This ocean is located to the north of Europe | Arctic |
| This ocean lies between North America & Europe | Atlantic |
| Literacy rates in Europe are low or high | high |
| Life expectancy in Europe is short or long | long |
| Countries in the east were ruled by what country until the 1990's | Russia |
| TRUE or FALSE: In Europe they receive many free benefits, but taxes are also high | true |
| TRUE or FALSE: Europe is about the same size as the U.S. | true |
| higher taxes for more benefits to citizens | socialism |
| ocean current that makes climate warm | Gulf Stream |
| tallest mountain in Europe | Mt. Blanc |
| traveling away from home; usually for fun | tourism |
| from the Earth; not man made | natural resources |
| object or building easy to recognize, a symbol | landmark |