Exploring Europe: Geography and Culture

Which river flows through Central and Eastern Europe and is the second longest river in Europe?

• Rhine River

• Danube River

• Thames River

• Seine River

Which mountain range forms a natural border between France and Spain?

• Alps

• Pyrenees

• Ural Mountains

• Carpathians

Which country is located on the Iberian Peninsula along with Portugal?

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• Greece

What is a major cause of acid rain in Germany?

• Deforestation

• Industrial emissions

• Agricultural runoff

• Overfishing

What was a significant effect of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine?

• Increase in agricultural productivity

• Widespread air pollution

• Radioactive contamination

• Improved water quality

Which of the following is a major religion in Europe?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Shinto

In which type of government do citizens have the power to elect their leaders?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Oligarchic

• Theocratic

Which country is known for having a parliamentary democracy?

• Russia

• United Kingdom

• China

• North Korea

What is the primary cause of air pollution in the United Kingdom?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Industrial emissions

• Deforestation

• Overfishing

Which language is predominantly spoken in France?

• German

• Italian

• French

• Spanish