Quiz on Physical Geo of Europe

What is the largest peninsula in Europe?

• Scandinavian Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Balkan Peninsula

Which sea is located to the south of Europe?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

• North Sea

• Baltic Sea

What is the primary factor that influences Europe's climate?

• Deserts

• Seas

• Mountains

• Forests

Which river is NOT mentioned as an important river in Europe?

• Thames

• Danube

• Rhine

• Amazon

What type of climate does the Mediterranean region have?

• Mild and wet

• Cold and snowy

• Tropical

• Hot and dry

Which of the following is a major island in Northwestern Europe?

• Iceland

• Sicily

• Cyprus

• Crete

What is the main agricultural product grown in the Mediterranean climate?

• Corn

• Olives

• Wheat

• Rice

Which mountain range is part of the Alpine system?

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Rockies

• Appalachians

What is the primary use of the North European Lowlands?

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Farming

• Mining

What is the main reason for the rise of merchant capitalism in Europe?

• Agricultural advancements

• Trade routes

• Technological innovations

• Colonization