Chapter 9 History: Northern Europe

Question 1

What is a Fjord?

Answer 1

A narrow, deep inlet filled with water

Question 2

Which country has the most fjords?

Answer 2

Norway

Question 3

What is a Glacier?

Answer 3

Slow moving ice formed by snow on mountains or near poles

Question 4

What is a Geyser

Answer 4

A hot spring that forcefully ejects hot water and steam from the ground

Question 5

What is Geothermal?

Answer 5

The energy in steam heated by magma intrusions that can be harnessed to generate electrical power and heat

Question 6

Which country gets 90% of it’s heating from geothermal energy?

Answer 6

Iceland

Question 7

What is Hydroelectric?

Answer 7

Energy generated by the use of running water

Question 8

What is the nickname for Iceland?

Answer 8

Land of Fire and Ice

Question 9

What is the nickname for Ireland?

Answer 9

Emerald Isle

Question 10

List the countries that make up the UK?

Answer 10

Wales, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland

Question 11

What is the nickname for Scandinavia?

Answer 11

Land of the Midnight Sun

Question 12

What country owns Greenland?

Answer 12

Denmark

Question 13

What is the climate of Northern Europe managed by?

Answer 13

North Atlantic Drift