Unit 2 European Geography

Which of the monotheistic religions are found in the greatest concentration around the world right now?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

Which religion is the fastest growing monotheistic religion in Europe?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Which language family is found primarily in southern European countries like Italy, Spain, and Portugal?

• Germanic

• Slavic

• Romance

• Celtic

Which language family is found primarily in eastern countries like Russia and Ukraine?

• Germanic

• Slavic

• Romance

• Celtic

Which form of pollution is damaging trees in Germany?

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Soil pollution

Smog is a combination of what two words?

• Smoke and fog

• Snow and fog

• Soot and mist

• Steam and gas

What kind of disaster occurred on April 26th, 1986 in the Ukrainian city of Chernobyl?

• Earthquake

• Nuclear accident

• Flood

• Hurricane

What is population density?

• The number of people per square mile

• The total population of a country

• The birth rate of a region

• The number of cities in a country

Why do most people live west of the Ural Mountains in Russia?

• Better climate

• More natural resources

• Less pollution

• More historical sites

Which European peninsula is made up of Spain and Portugal?

• Iberian Peninsula

• Balkan Peninsula

• Scandinavian Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula