Geography of Europe

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The ___________ current flows from tropical ocean regions to the coast of Northwest Europe, warming the climate of Northern Europe despite its high latitudes (mostly between 45 and 60 North)

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Gulf Stream, or North Atlantic Drift

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What country is highlighted on the map? It is one of the most powerful countries in Europe.

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France

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The _____________ is a low-lying region in northern Europe, with nutrient-rich soil good for growing crops such as wheat. It is extremely densely populated, and major cities such as St. Petersburg, Russia and Berlin, Germany are located here.

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North European Plain

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In what country are you most likely to find a fjord?

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Norway

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In Europe, the farther ___ you go, the colder the climate becomes.

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East

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Which peninsula is the Italian Peninsula, where the Roman Empire started?

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Italian Peninsula

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Which is the Scandinavian Peninsula, the home of the Vikings who raided Europe during the Middle Ages?

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1

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Spain and Portugal are located on which peninsula?

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Iberian Peninsula

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Which country is highlighted on the map? Options: Germany, England, France, Belgium

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France

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Which country is highlighted on the map? Options: Germany, Italy, Poland, Ukraine

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Italy