In contrast to the southern Uplands and the Highlands, the central Lowlands of Scotland

Supports a higher percentage of the population

The quote "God made the world, but the Dutch made [the Netherlands]" refers to

Reclaiming land from the sea, lakes, & swamps

London's relative location improved in the 1500s when

Improvements in ships & navigation devices increased trade

What two elements together produce the marine west coast climate in Western Europe?

The North Atlantic Drift & the prevailing westerlies

Which is accurate of the history of France?

Hugh Capet's heirs made France's current borders

Which of the following is an accurate statement about Western Europe educational system?

Literacy rates are close to 100%

Belgium's two ethnic groups got along after gaining indep.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about Western Europe?

Shipping & trading have been important to the economy

The Ruhr valley is important to Germany because:

It produces most of its steel and iron

Human beings changed the environment of Western Europe by

Clearing most of the natural forests for farmland & pastures

To stimulate growth, France has:

privatized some gov't-owned business

To encourage unity, France:

established French academy to preserve purity of language

Which of the following best describes the continent of Europe?

A giant peninsula of peninsulas jutting out from Eurasia

During the 1400s, Western Europe was characterized by which of the following?

A renewed interest in the culture of ancient Greece & Rome

How has the Welsh economy changed in the 20th century?

foreign investment has brought new industries to Wales

Ireland's basic landscape pattern consists of

Hills ringing most of the coastline w/ a plain in the middle

Which best describes the landform patterns of West Europe?

mountains in the North and South; broad plain in middle

Which of the following statements is not true?

Farming is the major activity in the Alps

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1
What are two densely populated countries of Western Europe?
Germany & Italy
Norway & Portugal
Greece & Spain
Norway & Sweden
2
Which of the following is an important source of energy in Iceland?
Geothermal energy
Forests
Coal
Oil & natural gas
3
Which of the following is not a major economic activity in the Nordic nations?
Fishing
Oil & natural gas production
Coal mining
Farming
4
In contrast to the southern Uplands and the Highlands, the central Lowlands of Scotland
is a region where the population follows ancient traditions
Has more lochs
is a less industrialized region
Supports a higher percentage of the population
5
The quote "God made the world, but the Dutch made [the Netherlands]" refers to
Reclaiming land from the sea, lakes, & swamps
Transforming rocky terrain into farmland
Preserving farmland from the encroachment of urbanization
Irrigation of dry, arid regions to make them habitable
6
What kind of climate does Mediterranean Europe have?
Hot, wet climate year-round
Warm, moist climate year-round
Hot, wet summers with mild, dry winters
Warm summers with cool winters
7
Because of the moderate, warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift, Norden has a:
Marine West Coast Climate
Continental Climate
Cold, Dry Climate
Polar Climate
8
London's relative location improved in the 1500s when
Improvements in ships & navigation devices increased trade
Center of trade shifted from Atlantic Ocean to Mediterranean
The Industrial Revolution arrived on the island
Trade across the Atlantic decreased
9
What two elements together produce the marine west coast climate in Western Europe?
Mountain ranges & moist Mediterranean winds
The Gulf Stream & the North Atlantic Drift
Mountain ranges & the prevailing westerlies
The North Atlantic Drift & the prevailing westerlies
10
Which is accurate of the history of France?
Charlemagne was the Roman emperor who conquered France
Democracy replaced monarchy in 1789 and survived to this day
Hugh Capet's heirs made France's current borders
the Franks adopted the Romans' language and religion
11
Which of the following is an accurate statement about Western Europe educational system?
Literacy rates are close to 100%
Attendance in tertiary school is required in France & Italy
Almost 50% of students attend private religious schools
Education is not compulsory
12
Most of the Nordic regions have a
Cold, dry climate
Continental climate
Polar climate
Marine west coast climate
13
Although politically united with England since 1707, Scotland has retained all but its own
System of laws
Parliamentary system
Religion
System of education
14
Scotland's lakes & rugged highlands were created by
Volcanic activity
The movements of glaciers
Tectonic shifts
Weather & erosion
15
Which is not true?
French and Flemish are two official languages of Belgium
Belgium's two ethnic groups got along after gaining indep.
Belgium passed laws to decentralize its gov't
30% of Belgians speak French; 55% speak Flemish
16
Which of the following is an accurate statement about Western Europe?
There are few large metropolitan areas in the UK and Germany
Shipping & trading have been important to the economy
Most of Western Europe's people live in Spain & Italy
Few Western European countries have a coastline
17
Heavy industries in Wales have declined since the mid-1900s because of the
Migration of many people to rural areas
Lack of modern technology
Use of more land for farming
Emphasis on service industries such as tourism
18
The Ruhr valley is important to Germany because:
It leads in trade and finance
It is popular with tourists
It produces most of its steel and iron
It is the cultural center of Germany
19
Human beings changed the environment of Western Europe by
Planting broadleaf forests around the Mediterranean Sea
Clearing most of the natural forests for farmland & pastures
Using the vegetation of the tundra
Introducing tropical plants to the area
20
To stimulate growth, France has:
privatized some gov't-owned business
nationalized most private business
put price and hiring freezes into effect
restricted trade
21
The Nordic nations share all of the following except
Related languages
A common landform pattern
A common religion
A northern location
22
To encourage unity, France:
established French academy to preserve purity of language
kept foreigners from staying over five years
encouraged French literature and impressionism
adopted Alsatian, Basque, and Breton words into French
23
Which of the following best describes the continent of Europe?
A large continent equal in land size to Eurasia
A huge isthmus connecting the continents of Asia & Africa
A giant peninsula of peninsulas jutting out from Eurasia
A continent consisting mostly of large islands
24
During the 1400s, Western Europe was characterized by which of the following?
The growing use of machines
Periods of intense conflict with Asia & Eastern Europe
A renewed interest in the culture of ancient Greece & Rome
The formation of the European Union
25
How has the Welsh economy changed in the 20th century?
Coal mines closed due to lack of skilled laborers
foreign investment has brought new industries to Wales
Petroleum refineries have kept unemployment
Investing in new tech saved the coal industry
26
Ireland's basic landscape pattern consists of
Highlands to the north & lowlands along the southern coast
Low hills in the east w/ a large, high plateau in the west
Hills ringing most of the coastline w/ a plain in the middle
Elevated plains spreading across the entire region
27
Which best describes the landform patterns of West Europe?
mountains across the whole land
mountains in the North and South; broad plain in middle
mountains in East and West; plateau in the center
Coastal plains in West, plain in center, mountains in East
28
Which of the following statements is not true?
World-famous wines are produced in the Bordeaux region
Marseille is a busy seaport on the Mediterranean coast
Farming is the major activity in the Alps
Paris is a major manufacturing center

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