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Multiple choice geography economic activity people and resources utilisation of europe europe - peninsula of asia continents: europe

Living resources of Europe are ___________________.

  1. Manpower

  2. Soil and agricultural

  3. Livestock

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
There are various ways in which resources, factors and inputs are classified. Inputs are divided as primary and intermediate. Resources are generally divided into two categories as natural and human. Capital is divided into three categories as natural, physical and human. Factors are divided into four categories as land, labour, capital and entrepreneurship. At times, organisation is added, separating out from entrepreneurship, as the fifth factor. At times, technology is also separately mentioned as factor/resource.

There are bold people who consider money as a resource! They search words beginning with M. So, manpower, management, money, method, machine, etc etc become factors/resources/inputs for them but generally they are management people, not from economics.
Multiple choice geography economic activity people and resources utilisation of europe europe - peninsula of asia continents: europe

Chernobyl incident in Ukraine was a/an _______________.

  1. Nuclear accident

  2. Mine blast

  3. Chemical blast

  4. Aircraft accident
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chernobyl was a nuclear accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine. It was the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation. This disaster occurred on April 25–26, 1986, when technicians at reactor unit attempted a poorly designed experiment. A large fireball was triggered due to several explosions. It blew off the heavy steel and concrete lid of the reactor. This and the ensuing fire in the graphite reactor core released large amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere. Many people died due to radiations.

Multiple choice geography economic activity people and resources utilisation of europe europe - peninsula of asia continents: europe

Factors which affects population distribution over an area are _______________________________.

  1. Climatic conditions, political systems and means of livelihood.

  2. Climatic conditions, terrain, political systems and means of livelihood.

  3. Climatic conditions, terrain and means of livelihood.

  4. Climatic conditions, terrain, political systems.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Physical factors that affect population distribution include altitude and latitude, relief, climate, soils, vegetation, water and location of mineral and energy resources. It is important to note that most of the physical factors influence population distribution only indirectly through climatic conditions.

Multiple choice geography economic activity people and resources utilisation of europe europe - peninsula of asia continents: europe

Extreme north of Europe has a population density less than ---------- persons per sq. km.

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The current population of Northern Europe is 105,304,990 as of Sunday, June 23, 2019, based on the latest United Nations estimates.
Northern Europe population is equivalent to 1.37% of the total world population.
Northern Europe ranks number 4 in Europe among subregions ranked by Population.
The population density in Northern Europe is 62 per Km2 (160 people per mi^2).
The total land area is 1,702,418 Km2 (657,307 sq. miles)
80.7 % of the population is urban (85,031,879 people in 2019).
The median age in Northern Europe is 40.5 years.
Population of Northern Europe (2019 and historical)
Multiple choice geography economic activity people and resources utilisation of europe europe - peninsula of asia continents: europe

Bulgaria is famous for production of _________.

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Roses

  4. Rubber
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Roses,

It is known for its natural variety - mountains, plains, seas, rivers, lakes and even a small desert. The country is known as the Land of Roses, as The Rose Valley near the town of Kazanlak produces 85% of the world's rose oil. In recent years, Bulgaria also tops lavender oil producers ranking

Multiple choice geography economic activity people and resources utilisation of europe europe - peninsula of asia continents: europe

Flax is an important ________ crop of Europe used for making _________.

  1. Fibre, Linen

  2. Food, dishes

  3. Cash, medicines

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Flax is an important Fiber crop of Europe used for making Linen.
Flaxseed oil lacks fiber, which is credited with flax seeds' ability to lower blood sugar. Overall, flax seeds can be a beneficial and nutritious addition to the diet of people with diabetes. Summary: Flax seeds may lower blood sugar due to their insoluble fiber content.
Linen yarn is spun from the long fibers found just behind the bark in the multi-layer stem of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). ... The cellulose fiber from the stem is spinnable and is used in the production of linen thread, cordage, and twine. From linen thread or yarn, fine toweling and dress fabrics may be woven.
Multiple choice geography economic activity people and resources utilisation of europe europe - peninsula of asia continents: europe

The softwood trees of the Scandinavian and the  Alpine regions are __________.

  1. Birch, Fir, Balsam, Jack

  2. Pine cedar, Polar

  3. Spruce, maple

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The softwood trees of the Scandinavian and the  Alpine regions are Birch, Fir, Balsam, Jack,Pine cedar, Polar,Spruce, maple, etc.
There are many alpine plant species in this region not found anywhere else in Europe, but often in the Arctic and sometimes in mountain areas in North America. In addition to birch trees include aspen, Scots pine, Juniperus communis, grey alder, rowan, goat willow and bird cherry. Some of the characteristic herbst are Aconitum lycoctonum, bilberry (blueberry) and Rubus chamaemorus, the latter typically growing on the numerous bogs.

Multiple choice geography economic activity people and resources utilisation of europe europe - peninsula of asia continents: europe

Animals were used for transport in _____________.

    1. 9,000 BCE

    2. 6,000 BCE

    3. 5,000 BCE

    4. 4,000 BCE
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    A Correct answer
    Explanation

    $9000 BCE$

    During a war, horses, donkeys, mules and camels were used to transport commodity. Pigeons and dogs were the first animals used to transfer messages. Canneries and other small birds were used to detect toxins. These were many animals used in war, from rodents to ferocious large animals, but the first animal' to use in war was a donkey or mule which was used to carry weapons.

    Multiple choice geography economic activity people and resources utilisation of europe europe - peninsula of asia continents: europe

    Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are the countries famous for __________.

    1. Iron and steel

    2. Oil production

    3. Coal

    4. None of these
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    B Correct answer
    Explanation

    Oil production,

    A.A. Narimanov State Oil Co. of Azerbaijan Baku Ibrahim Palaz Amoco Production Co. Houston Azerbaijan, the oldest known oil producing region in the world, still holds great potential for new discoveries and increased production. Located in the Caucasus region, bordering Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, Iran, and the Caspian Sea, the Azerbaijan Republic has about 86,600 sq km of land area and a population of 7 million

    Multiple choice geography economic activity people and resources utilisation of europe europe - peninsula of asia continents: europe

    The Netherlands is a place of ___________.

    1. Roses

    2. Tulips

    3. Fruits

    4. None of these
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    B Correct answer
    Explanation

    Tulips,

    Tulip season. Travel to Holland in mid April to see the tulips at their best. Tulip season runs from the end of March until mid May, but the flowers are usually at their best halfway through April. More than 7 million flower bulbs bloom in spring at the Keukenhof in Lisse.
    Most tulip farms in Netherlands are located in the Noordoostpolder in the province of Flevoland. The flower bulb fields along the coast of The Hague and Leiden up to Alkmaar in the north are also a great way to enjoy these beautiful flowers. The Keukenhof, the world’s biggest flower exhibition.