Unit 1 Geography Test

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Use the following map of Europe to answer question #1 :
The star on the map above represents which area of Europe?
A Iberian Peninsula
B Ural Mountains
C the Alps
D Scandinavian Peninsula
2. The star on the map above represents which area of Europe?
A Iberian Peninsula
B Ural Mountains
C the Alps
D Scandinavian Peninsula
Over the last century, the United Kingdom has expanded rapidly in terms of industry, manufacturing, and automobile usage. This growth has had which unintended result?
A A greater reliance on nuclear energy.
B The UK is less important to the world economy.
C An increase in air pollution.
D Lower literacy rates across the region.
Germany’s sulfur deposits, increased industrialization, and east-blowing winds all contribute to which environmental problem?
A nuclear disasters
B melting glaciers
C flash floods
D acid rain
In the Ukraine, many birth defects, soil contamination, and high rates of cancer are attributed to what event?
A nuclear power plant meltdown
B dropping of the atomic bomb
C massive amounts of acid rain
D heavy deforestation in the area
Despite having many differences, the major religions in Europe are similar in the fact that they all
A use the same holy book.
B are monotheistic and believe in one god.
C identify Mary as the leader of their religion.
D observe the same religious holidays during the year.
Which religion is MOST popular in Europe?
A Islam
B Judaism
C Buddhism
D Christianity
Why is it important to compare languages when studying Europe?
A There is great diversity in European languages that helps explain some cultural differences.
B It is useful to find out why all European countries speak the same language.
C The European Union is demands a common language and it is important to know which one is most popular.
D Comparing languages helps explain the economic differences in the countries of Europe.
Which is true about Germany, England, Russia, France, and Italy?
A they are all members of the EU
B each country has their own language
C none of these countries use trade barriers
D all fought for the same side during World War II
Which of the letters labels the country of France?
A A
B B
C C
D D
Use the following map of Europe to answer question #11:
11. The letter X on the map above identifies which country?
A Spain
B England
C Ukraine
D France
Which accounts for most of the jobs in the United Kingdom?
A. farming
B. manufacturing
C. service industry (insurance and banking)
D. tourism
13. What conclusion can be supported by the data in the table?
A The standard of living is higher in European countries than in Latin America.
B Countries that have higher literacy rates always have higher GDP.
C GDP per person has no clear connection to literacy rates.
D Citizens in Venezuela have the lowest standard of living.
Use the following headline to answer question #14:
“Europe’s literacy rate among highest in the world!”
If this headline is true, which other statement is MOST LIKELY true?
A Europe has no economic problems
B Europe has a higher standard of living
C European citizens do need as much education
D European countries do not trade with other countries
15. The letter X on the map above identifies which country?
A Spain
B England
C Belgium
D Germany