Physical Geography of Europe — Quiz

Question 1

What are the Balkan and Italian Peninsulas?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

areas of land nearly surrounded by water but connected to a larger landmass

Question 2

Which type of climate do the British Isles have?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

temperate

Question 3

Which statement describes a characteristic of the Alpine geographic zone?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It has high elevations that are covered in snow.

Question 4

Which two oceans border Europe?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Arctic and Atlantic

Question 5

Which river system in Europe can take a traveler through 19 countries?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Danube River

Question 6

What is the highest active volcano in Europe?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mount Etna

Question 7

How does the climate of southern Europe differ from the climates of northern and northeastern Europe?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is generally warmer.

Question 8

What do Iceland and Italy have in common?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They have active volcanoes.

Physical Geography of Europe — Quiz Answers