World Geography Unit 3 Test

Although Europe is considered a continent it is actually a...

• Island
• Peninsula
• continent
• Fjord

The European Union Was formed to promote:

• free trade between many countries in Europe.
• peace among European nations.
• the adoption of the Eurodollar.
• a transportation system which would serve most of the European countries.

In comparison with the other continents, Europe is

• smallest in size but largest in population.
• second smallest in size but largest in population.
• largest in size but second smallest in population.
• second smallest in size and third largest in population.

The most widely practiced religion in Europe is

• Hinduism
• Islam
• Buddhism
• Christianity

A narrow inlet of sea between cliffs and steep slopes is a

• dike
• fjord
• polder
• moor

Which mountain chain separates France from Spain?

• Apennine Mountains
• The Alps
• Pyrenees Mountains
• Carpathian Mountains

Which two countries are located on the Scandinavian Peninsula?

• Spain & Portugal
• Sweden & Denmark
• Norway & Sweden
• Finland & Sweden

Italy shares a border with all of the following countries EXCEPT

• France
• Austria
• Switzerland
• Hungary

The strong north winds that chill temperatures in Southern France are known as

• foehns
• siroccos
• mistrals
• chinooks

Which of the following islands is located just off the “toe” of boot-shaped Italy?

• Sicily
• Corsica
• Crete
• Sardinia