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1
The EU and NAFTA are examples of?
higher tariffs
increased trade barriers
free trade zones
isolationism
2
What country is the leading producer of geothermal energy (from volcanoes) and straddles the Mid Atlantic Ridge?
England
Germany
Iceland
Norway
3
What is the purpose of the EU?
military alliance
strengthen Europe's economy
create division of people
stop communism
4
What limits plant growth in Northern Iceland?
cold ocean currents
strong wind
warm temperatures
tundra climate
5
What country is NOT part of Northwestern Europe?
Italy
United Kingdom (UK)
France
Germany
6
Which of the following is not a problem resulting from Europe's declining population?
labor shortages
decline in military power
increase in tax revenue
aging population
7
What is a polder?
reclaimed land in the Netherlands
shipping channel in the North Sea
Canals that act as roadways
Trains connecting all across Europe
8
Which country is not part of Southern Europe?
Greece
Spain
Sweden
Italy
9
European countries are...
more developed
less developed
10
What creates a milder climate in Europe?
the orographic effect
a higher latitude
elevation decrease
North Atlantic Drift (gulf stream) warm ocean current brings warm moist air
11
What is the financial incentive for the Kyoto Protocol with cap-and-trade?
there is no financial benefit to the Kyoto Protocol with cap-and-trade.
companies can get waivers and not follow emission guidelines
companies get tax breaks if they go over their cap
companies recieve credits for limiting carbon emissions and can sell them.
12
Where did the black death (bubonic plague) begin in Europe?
In the Pyrenees Mts
Along the Northern European Plain
Started from the Northern countries
Italy through the ports
13
The Mediterranean Sea is surrounded by what 3 continents?
Africa, Europe, North America
Asia, Australia, Africa
Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Africa, South America
14
Characteristic of Greece's population pyramid
rapid population growth
High birthrate
need more childcare facilities
Aging population
15
What type of government was established in Greece that we have in the USA today?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Authoritarian
Communism
16
Why do some European countries welcome guest workers?
they do not have enough people to work and grow their economy
They want outside perspectives about their country
they like workers from other countries better than their own citizens
Both parents are staying home to raise their family
17
Economic system with both government run industries and privately owned businesses?
command economy
communism
socialism (mixed economy)
free enterprise
18
Which of the following is not an economic problem in Southern Europe?
high national debt
authoritarian governments
refugees
high government spending
19
Service industries like banking, healthcare, education are part of which economic sector?
quaternary
secondary
primary
tertiary
20
Which of the following is an example of how the EU unites Europe?
common language
political cooperation
many travel restrictions
use of the Euro by all member countries
