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What percentage of the world's land surface does Europe cover?
What percentage of the world's land surface does Europe cover?
What marks the traditional physical dividing line between Europe and Asia?
What marks the traditional physical dividing line between Europe and Asia?
Which of the following countries is NOT part of the European Core?
Which of the following countries is NOT part of the European Core?
Why is Europe considered an ideal location for global influence?
Why is Europe considered an ideal location for global influence?
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What is Europe considered to be in terms of a landmass?
What is Europe considered to be in terms of a landmass?
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Which region includes countries such as Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland?
Which region includes countries such as Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland?
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Which mountain range is considered the natural border between France and Spain?
Which mountain range is considered the natural border between France and Spain?
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Which of the following rivers flows into the Adriatic Sea?
Which of the following rivers flows into the Adriatic Sea?
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Which mountain range is home to the highest point in Europe?
Which mountain range is home to the highest point in Europe?
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What type of fertile soil is found in the Northern European Plain?
What type of fertile soil is found in the Northern European Plain?
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Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
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Which of the following valleys has deposits of iron ore and coal?
Which of the following valleys has deposits of iron ore and coal?
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What is a notable feature of the North European Plain?
What is a notable feature of the North European Plain?
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Which mountain range is NOT part of the Alpine Mountains?
Which mountain range is NOT part of the Alpine Mountains?
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What is the highest peak in the Alps and in western Europe?
What is the highest peak in the Alps and in western Europe?
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What is a characteristic of the Central Uplands?
What is a characteristic of the Central Uplands?
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Which of the following regions is the most densely populated in Europe?
Which of the following regions is the most densely populated in Europe?
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What is the main reason for the low birth rates in Europe?
What is the main reason for the low birth rates in Europe?
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By how many workers will the European Union be short by 2030 if birth rates remain at their current low level?
By how many workers will the European Union be short by 2030 if birth rates remain at their current low level?
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How many people enter the EU legally each year?
How many people enter the EU legally each year?
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What is the term used to describe the period of numerous invasions and migrations in Europe?
What is the term used to describe the period of numerous invasions and migrations in Europe?
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Which of the following languages is NOT a part of the Slavic language family?
Which of the following languages is NOT a part of the Slavic language family?
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What is the name of the period in European history marked by extensive overseas exploration and colonization?
What is the name of the period in European history marked by extensive overseas exploration and colonization?
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Which religion is the fastest growing in Europe today?
Which religion is the fastest growing in Europe today?
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What is the term used to describe the transfer of plants, animals, and culture between the New and Old Worlds?
What is the term used to describe the transfer of plants, animals, and culture between the New and Old Worlds?
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Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Age of Discovery?
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Age of Discovery?
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Who was the leader of the Spanish expedition that reached the Americas in 1492?
Who was the leader of the Spanish expedition that reached the Americas in 1492?
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How did colonial powers treat Ireland?
How did colonial powers treat Ireland?
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What is a characteristic of the European Core?
What is a characteristic of the European Core?
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Why did Norway and Iceland refuse to join the European Union?
Why did Norway and Iceland refuse to join the European Union?
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What is a characteristic of the Basque people?
What is a characteristic of the Basque people?
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Why was the militant group ETA formed?
Why was the militant group ETA formed?
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What is a consequence of the segregated society in Ireland?
What is a consequence of the segregated society in Ireland?
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