1. TEST REVIEW

2.  The average number of people living in a square mile

3.  population density

4.  A cold, dry, treeless region covered with snow for most of the year

5.  tundra

6.  A type of rich, dust-like soil

7.  loess

8.  The grasslands of fertile soil suitable for farming in Russia

9.  steppes

10.  A land area nearly surrounded by water

11.  peninsula

12.  The power generated by water-driven turbines

13.  hydroelectric power

14.  wide and deep enough for ships to travel through

15.  Wide and deep enough for ships to travel through  navigable

16.  A large raised area of mostly level land bordered on one or more sides with steep slopes or cliffs

17.  plateau

18.  The area on the dry, sheltered side of a mountain, which receives little rainfall

19.  rain shadow

20.  A source of energy that forms from the remains of ancient plants and animals

21.  fossil fuel

22.  A permanently frozen layer of ground below the top layer of soil

23.  permafrost

24.  A river or stream that flows into a larger river

25.  tributary

26.  Why does Europe have a mild, rainy climate year- round?

27.  The North Atlantic Current carries warm water and warm winds to Europe

28.  The continent of Europe forms one giant _________.

29.  The continent of Europe forms one giant peninsula.

30.  1. Russia is found on which two continents?  2. What is the name of the largest landmass in the world?

31.  Russia is found on which two continents?  1. Europe & Asia  2. Eurasia

32.  Compare the sizes of Europe and Russia

33.  Europe is a small continent and Russia is the largest country in the world.

34.  What is the Asian side of Russia known as?

35.  Siberia

36.  What landform covers over half of Europe and has productive farmland?

37.  North European Plain

38.  What mountain range forms a barrier between Europe and Asia?

39.  Ural Mountains

40.  Name Europe’s most important natural resources

41.  1. fertile soil  2. water  3. fossil fuels

42.  Name the world’s largest freshwater lake and where is it found?

43.  Lake Baikal, southern Russia

44.  Name the 3 major rivers found in Europe.

45. 1.Volga River (longest, frozen most of the year) 2. Danube River (2 nd longest) 3. Rhine River (connected by canals/tributaries)

46.  In Europe areas west of mountains receive _______ rainfall.

47.  In Europe areas west of mountains receive heavy rainfall.  west is wet

48.  What is Ukraine’s most important natural resource?

49.  fertile soil (black earth, good farming)

50.  Why do only 20% of Russia’s people live in Siberia?

51.  the harsh climate

52.  Why isn’t shipping a major industry in Russia?

53.  Arctic Ocean and Volga River are frozen most of the year

54.  The natural vegetation of much of Europe is…

55.  forest

56.  1. What is the name of the largest forest in the world?  2. What type of forest is it?

57.  What is the name of the largest forest in the world?  1. taiga  2. coniferous

58.  The largest coal deposits found in Germany are in what region?

59.  Ruhr (a region named for the Ruhr River)

60.  What climate region would you find in southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Greece)

61.  Mediterranean climate

62.  Why hasn’t Russia been able to fully develop its natural resources?  1.  2.  3.

63.  Why hasn’t Russia been able to fully develop its natural resources?  1. huge size  2. harsh climate  3. few navigable rivers

64.  Why is the Volga River not navigable all year?

65.  It is frozen for part of the year

66.  Russia has the largest reserves of:  1.  2.  3.

67.  Russia has the largest reserves of:  1. forests  2. natural gas  3. iron ore

68.  How are climate regions and vegetation regions related?

69.  Climate determines what type of vegetation will grow in an area  Ex.- hot, wet climate = dense vegetation (rain forest)

70.  Some of the world’s worst pollution problems are found in which country?

71.  Russia