An NGO would attempt to protect the environment in S. Europe by?

launching awareness and education on environmental issues

Why does S. Europe have less rainfall than other regions?

Alps block most Atlantic winds from the north

How does the EU promote trade with member countries, U.S., and China?

eliminated tariffs and trade barriers

Which of the following is the biggest environmental threat to rivers in NW Europe?

fertilizers and industrial discharges

How should cities in NW Europe combat acid rain?

apply acid-resistant coating to buildings and statues

How does tourism directly affect the health of marine life in the Med. Sea ecosystem?

growing numbers of tourists trying local seafood cuisines

Central Uplands are characterized by?

high plateaus, low rounded mountains and hills

Which best describes the landforms in Northern Europe?

mostly covered by lowlands and plains

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1
Northern Europe's high latitude location causes what to change rapidly?
climate
tectonic activity
population
cultural diversity
2
An NGO would attempt to protect the environment in S. Europe by?
passing laws such as Mediterranean Action Plan
launching awareness and education on environmental issues
enacting regulations on fishing for endangered speicies
creating European Environmental Agency
3
Which mountain range is located along the spine of the Italian Peninsula?
Alps
Apennines
Pyrenees
Tagus
4
Steep-walled inlets of water from the sea to coastal mountains are called?
geysers
glaciers
fjords
hot springs
5
Which best describes winters in Southern Europe?
cold and snowy
warm and rainy
cool and dry
mild and dry
6
Why does S. Europe have less rainfall than other regions?
Alps block most Atlantic winds from the north
warm waters of Med. Sea create La Nina-like effect
Pyrenees block most Pacific winds from the east
region's cool winters and humid summers
7
Human activities in NW Europe such as desalination and monoculture farming impact environment
True
False
8
Nordic regions becoming integrated with mainland Europe caused the region to become?
inaccessible
continental
industrialized
remote
9
The two greatest sources of air pollution in NW Europe are vehicles and _____ industries?
manufacturing
agricultural
construction
service
10
How does the EU promote trade with member countries, U.S., and China?
eliminated tariffs and trade barriers
instituting export quotas
increasing tariffs for non-trading partners
offering subsidies to poor countries
11
Industrialization leads to pollution.
True
False
12
Which of the following was caused by the Renaissance in Greece and Rome?
Italy and Greece excelling in art thru Picasso, Gaudi, Dali
Greeks and Italians sharing same romance language
healthcare provided by state and higher quality of life
higher education and literacy
13
The industrial revolution began in which country?
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Germany
14
The Alps run through which country?
Austria
Luxembourg
U.K.
Netherlands
15
Which of the following peninsulas is NOT located in Southern Europe
Balkan
Italian
Jutland
Iberian
16
Which of the following is the biggest environmental threat to rivers in NW Europe?
acid rain and global warming
fertilizers and industrial discharges
increasing populations and factory emissions
increasing commercial traffic and tourism
17
How should cities in NW Europe combat acid rain?
require factories to build vent emissions away from cities
ban the use of fossil fuels in homes and factories
prohibit use of limestone
apply acid-resistant coating to buildings and statues
18
Denmark's culture is associated with which region?
Scandinavia
Sweden
the arctic tundra
Finlandia
19
How does tourism directly affect the health of marine life in the Med. Sea ecosystem?
overdevelopment of land leading to deforestation
erosion leads to runoff of harmful chemicals
Algae blooms use up all the oxygen making marine dead zones
growing numbers of tourists trying local seafood cuisines
20
Which best describes the summer climate in Southern Europe?
mild, damp
hot, rainy
cool, dry
warm, dry
21
What is limited due to the conditions of arctic tundra regions in Northern Europe?
peat deposits
marine life
mineral deposits
plant growth
22
Central Uplands are characterized by?
high plateaus, low rounded mountains and hills
rugged coastlines, low hills, and rolling plains
low-lying and flat land eroded by glaciers
high, jagged mountains and flat plateaus
23
Which best describes the landforms in Northern Europe?
mtns. in norway and sweden, finland is flat and many lakes
mostly mountainous with few water ways
glaciers covering 50% of Scand.and Jutland peninsulas
mostly covered by lowlands and plains

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