Europe

Question 1

The location of the United Kingdom make it a hub for trad with other countries as it in an ______________ country with many ports and harbors and it once dominated world trade.

Answer 1

island

Question 2

The United Kingdom became an international banking and insurance center because of its

Answer 2

location

Question 3

Who is the United Kingdom’s top trading partner?

Answer 3

United States

Question 4

The United Kingdom has this type of climate with rainfall throughout the year.

Answer 4

mild

Question 5

This moves warm water along the coast of North America, it crosses the Atlantic Ocean, and warms Ireland and the western coasts of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Answer 5

Gulf Stream

Question 6

Other areas of the world along the same ____________ as the UK have cold and harsh winters but the Gulf Stream makes the winters in the UK much milder

Answer 6

latitude

Question 7

This is declining in the UK because natural resources are being used up and industry is changing to cleaner forms of energy. Competition with other countries has also increased and these things have led to a loss of jobs in the UK.

Answer 7

manufacturing

Question 8

Almost 80% of the people in the UK work in this type of industry.

Answer 8

service

Question 9

Fishing is profitable along the shores of the UK and nearly 25% of the country has this type of land which is land that is suitable for growing crops.

Answer 9

arable

Question 10

Most of the land in European Russia is far from the sea or frozen over for most of the year and most ports on the Arctic Ocean must be cleared with ______________.

Answer 10

ice breakers

Question 11

Many areas in European Russia have soil that is permanently frozen and this ground is called _________________-

Answer 11

permafrost

Question 12

About 73% of the entire Russian population live here where the weather is harsh, but not as severe as the Asian Plains and Siberia. The climate, distance from the sea, and rugged terrain keep many of Russia’s resources from being used.

Answer 12

European Russia

Question 13

This is the largest river in Europe and over half of Russia’s major cities are along this river. It is also a source of hydroelectric power for industry and a waterway to ship manufactured goods.

Answer 13

Volga River

Question 14

Russia’s large size and cold climate make it difficult for Russians to use their ____________.

Answer 14

resources

Question 15

By area, Russia is the largest country with a long coastline bordering the __________ Ocean. Its port cities are locked by ice most of the year.

Answer 15

Arctic

Question 16

The UK is an island country with a mild climate and many ________ accessible all year round.

Answer 16

ports

Question 17

The natural resources of both Russia and the UK included ____________ like coal and oil

Answer 17

fossil fuels

Question 18

While the UK’s resources are dwindling, much of Russia’s are untouched because of the climate and the __________ of the country.

Answer 18

geography

Question 19

This city, located on the River Thames, is the capital of the UK and is home to one of the largest financial centers in the world where international stocks are traded.

Answer 19

London

Question 20

This city is the capital of Russia and is the largest city and the center of transportation in Russia.

Answer 20

Moscow

Question 21

This city, located on the Baltic Sea, is the Russian center for all of transportation in Russia, but it is St. Petersburg on the Baltic Sea that is the Russian center for trade.

Answer 21

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Question 22

This country is about the size of Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama combined.

Answer 22

Germany

Question 23

85% of Germany’s people live in these areas.

Answer 23

urban

Question 24

This river, much of which lies in Germany, is very important for trade. It is over 800 miles long and begins in the Alps of Switzerland and flows north, through Germany to the North Sea.

Answer 24

Rhine

Question 25

Germany’s location in the center of ___________ makes it a crossroad of travel and trade.

Answer 25

Europe

Question 26

Most of Germany has this type of climate which means the warm waters of the ocean keep the land warm in winter and cool in the summer. The ocean brings precipitation that provides enough moisture for the land to produce good crops.

Answer 26

marine

Question 27

Germany has many natural resources and one of the them, _______, has helped to build large industrial areas.

Answer 27

coal

Question 28

About 1/3 of Germany’s land is ____________, usable for crops.

Answer 28

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Question 29

Italy is a country in southern Europe that is a long boot-shaped peninsula that is surrounded on three sides by the ____________ and its northern border in in the Alps.

Answer 29

Mediterranean Sea

Question 30

Italy’s location on the ______________ affects trade with other countries. Merchants took advantage of its location to trade goods from Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Answer 30

Mediterranean Sea

Question 31

Most of Italy has a _____________ climate which means that the temperature is comfortable most of the year. It has clear skies and little rain in the summer. The sea keeps the temperatures from getting too hot in summer or too cold in winter.

Answer 31

Mediterranean

Question 32

Arable land is important in Italy. Grapes and olives are important crops to Italy and Italy is one of the world’s top _____________ countries because of the excellent grape crop.

Answer 32

wine making

Question 33

People in Germany and Italy live in these types of areas.

Answer 33

urban

Question 34

Germany is the most ____________ populated country in the European Union.

Answer 34

densley

Question 35

Some major ______________ of both Italy and Germany are chemicals, food, iron and steel, machinery and motor vehicles.

Answer 35

mineral resources ????

Question 36

The ______________ is a major trading partner with both Italy and Germany.

Answer 36

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