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Ch.13 Geography Test
Chapter 13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What renewable resource is abundant in Portugal | Wood and cork from cork oak trees |
| What are the regions of Southern Europe? | Iberian Peninsula, Italian Peninsula, Southern Balkan Peninsula |
| What cause the landforms of Southern Europe? | plate tectonics (faulting or folding) |
| What natural resources are found in Southern Europe? | Petroleum, aluminum ore, natural gas, uranium |
| How would you describe the economies of Southern Europe? | they are growing and transforming from countries of agriculture to industry. If it isn’t industry they also do tourism. |
| What are three environmental issues in Southern Europe? | water and air pollution, land pollution, deforestation and erosion |
| Three countries are located on the Iberian Peninsula including__________ | Portugal |
| _____________ occupies the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula | Greece |
| A __________ is a mountain formed by default line movement | Massif |
| ________ is known as the Floating City | Venice |
| The climates of Southern Europe vary based on proximity to large bodies of water and __________ | elevation |
| What is the predominant religion in Southern Europe? | Roman Catholicism |
| Occupies over 80 percent of the Iberian Peninsula | Spain |
| The Apennine Mountains run the length of this country | Italy |
| Ready access to the sea encouraged this nation to explore colonize, and trade | Portugal |
| This country lies nestled between Spain and France | Andorra |
| This country is located on the Southern Balkan Peninsula | Greece |
| This country is located sixty miles south of sicily | Malta |
| Relies on historic sites, long coastlines, and beaches to attract tourists | Greece |
| Has been a republic since 1834 | Portugal |
| Island which the Apostle Paul was shipwrecked on | Malta |
| Has a workforce of nearly twenty-six million | Italy |
| Has a unique education system that includes French and Spanish schools | Andorra |
| Endured a dictatorship until 1978 | Spain |
| Why is missionary outreach to Europe challenging? | The Christian heritage has led many Europeans to believe that they already know what Christianity is |
| What are some cultural characteristics and examples of diversity in Southern Europe? | Music, ethnic foods, and national celebrations |