Europe: Physical Geography

Which continent is the second-smallest in the world?

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

• Europe

What defines the landscape of Scandinavia, Iceland, Scotland, and Ireland?

• Western Uplands

• Deserts

• Plains

• Mountains

Which region in Europe is home to many rivers including the Rhine and the Elbe?

• Alpine Mountains

• North European Plain

• Western Uplands

• Central Uplands

Where is Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus, located?

• North European Plain

• Central Uplands

• Alpine Mountains

• Western Uplands

What is the region just south of the tundra filled with coniferous trees like pine, spruce, and fir?

• Mediterranean Region

• Taiga

• Mixed Forests

• Tundra

Which trees grow in the southernmost region of Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea?

• Aleppo Pine, Cypress, Cork Oak

• Beech, Ash, Poplar

• Pine, Spruce, Fir

• Mosses, Ferns

What is the only primate native to Europe?

• Barbary Macaque

• Chimpanzee

• Orangutan

• Gorilla

What is the heaviest land animal on the continent of Europe?

• European Bison

• Elephant

• Rhinoceros

• Hippopotamus

What percentage of Europe's animals are now threatened or endangered?

• 35%

• 25%

• 15%

• 5%

What have conservationists done to protect the environment in Europe?

• Introduce non-native species

• Destroy habitats

• Limit fishing and protect threatened habitats

• Increase pollution