Europe Test Review

Ireland's nickname "The Emerald Isle" comes from

• their main export, emeralds.

• their flag, which is solid green.

• the age that grows off the coast of Dublin.

• the rolling green hills throughout the countryside.

Coal-burning factories and increased automobile usage has caused the GREATEST increase in which of these?

• air pollution

• nuclear waste

• soil depletion

• water pollution

Which letter represents the Danube River?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which number represents the country of France?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which city would be MOST likely to rely on its ports to drive its economy?

• Berlin

• Bonn

• Hamburg

• Munich

Which statement is the BEST summary about the population of Europe as shown in this image?

• The economies of Europe are able to produce nuclear energy.

• Europe's population is centered most heavily on its southern coastline.

• Europe has a greater population than the visible areas of Africa, Asia, or the Middle East.

• Europe's population is centered most heavily along its mountain ranges and the interior of the continent.

Europe's vast coastline and inland river system have had the GREATEST impact on

• the continent's fishing and shipping industries.

• the continent's investing and banking industries.

• the continent's mining and agricultural industries.

• the continent's technology and manufacturing industries.

The European Union has the world's largest economy. What BEST explains Europe's economic development?

• Europe is the third-largest continent in population.

• Europe has a low birth rate and high life expectancy.

• Europe has a coastal location and many navigable rivers.

• Europe is the world's second-smallest continent in land size.

What classifies a language as a Romance Language?

• It is based on the Greek language.

• It is based on the Latin language.

• Its alphabet only contains two vowels.

• Its alphabet contains more vowels than consonants.

What conclusion can be supported by the information shown on the map?

• Romance languages can be found on all continents.

• Romance languages are used primarily in Europe and Latin America.

• Both German and English languages are forms of Romance languages.

• Romance languages were once dominant in North America and Africa.