1. Which of the following regions has a humid subtropical climate?
A south and southeast of the Alps
B the Iberian Peninsula
C southern Ireland
D west of the Alps

2. Which of the following countries is not a major fishing country?
A Hungary
B Iceland
C Spain
D Denmark

3. Which of the following is not a contributing factor to the extinction of some animal species in Europe?
A growth of urban areas
B prolonged drought
C pollution
D loss of habitat

4. The Po River valley in Italy is __________
A the major manufacturing area.
B not suitable for farming.
C not well populated.
D known for its tropical climate.

5. Which country has sizable deposits of uranium?
A Denmark
B Sweden
C France
D Belgium

6. Which of the following countries has not mined coal for hundreds of years?
A Germany
B Italy
C Great Britain
D Poland

7. Fine-grained, windblown soil that is very fertile is
A loess
B lichens
C fjords
D deltas

8. Where are Europe's main oil and natural gas deposits located?
A Baltic Sea
B Mediterranean Sea
C Iceland
D North Sea

9. Which of the following factors did not contribute to Europe's lack of forest?
A overgrazing
B acid rain
C severe drought
D clearing

10. Why do many former Communist countries have lower farm yields?
A A greater focus on consumer goods was emphasized.
B Years of severe flooding has stripped the land of nutrients
C Forest fires have damaged the land.
D Outdated technology has slowed progress.