Europe: Map Quiz Worksheet - The Country School - Free Printable

I'll solve this Europe Map Quiz Worksheet by examining the map and using my knowledge of European geography. Let's go through each question one by one.

Question 1: What ocean lies to the north of Europe?
Looking at the map, I can see "Arctic Ocean" labeled at the top, directly north of countries like Norway, Sweden, and Finland. This is clearly the ocean to the north of Europe.

Question 2: What ocean lies to the west of Europe?
On the western side of the map, I can see "Atlantic Ocean" labeled between Europe and North America (though North America isn't shown). The Atlantic Ocean borders countries like Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

Question 3: What is the name of the sea to the south of most of Europe?
The map clearly shows the "Mediterranean Sea" to the south of countries like Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Question 4: The Arctic Circle crosses which four countries on the European mainland?
Looking at the map, I can see a dashed line labeled "Arctic Circle" crossing through northern Europe. It passes through Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia (which has territory in Europe).

Question 5: Which two European countries extend east into Asia?
This requires some geographical knowledge. Looking at the map, I can see that Russia extends far to the east, crossing the Ural Mountains into Asia. Also, Turkey is partially in Europe (west of the Bosphorus) and partially in Asia (east of the Bosphorus).

Question 6: What large body of water is south of Ukraine and north of Turkey?
Looking at the map, I can see the Black Sea located between Ukraine to the north and Turkey to the south.

Question 7: What country is bordered by France, Germany, Austria, and Italy?
Looking at the map, I can see Switzerland is surrounded by these countries: France to the west, Germany to the north, Austria to the east, and Italy to the south.

Question 8: If you were to travel from Greece to Estonia, in which direction would you travel: north, south, east, or west?
Looking at the map, Greece is in the southeastern part of Europe, while Estonia is in the northeastern part. To travel from Greece to Estonia, you would need to go northward.

Now I'll provide the complete answers:

1. Arctic Ocean
2. Atlantic Ocean
3. Mediterranean Sea
4. Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia
5. Russia and Turkey
6. Black Sea
7. Switzerland
8. North