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1
The landforms of Svalbard were created through ice ages & folding and faulting associated with
plate tectonics
earthquakes
hot springs
wind currents
2
Which statement about the Hungarian plain is true?
lacks surface rivers, streams, and lakes
it has fertile soil used to grow grains and vegetables
it is sparsely populated
it has karst, or rocky and barren terrain
3
The languages of Itay, Spain, & Portugal are labeled Romance languages, which are based on
Vatican
Greek
Roman
Latin
4
Why do most of the agriculture of Southern Europe occur along the coastal plain region?
higher amounts of rainfall & rich, sedimentary soil
irrigation opportunities from the river systems
it has beneficial soil conditions & does not flood
it has lower amounts of rainfall & warmer temperatures
5
NGO's like the World Wildlife Fund, are examples of how
non-profit, private groups addressing environmental issues
EU addressing climate issues
volunteer groups addressing climate change
regional governments attempting to protect their environment
6
State-supported daycare is an example of___-___ social welfare programs in the Nordic countries
family-friendly
limited
conservative
low-tax
7
Agribusiness developed as a result of
a growing shortage of arable land
the declining number of farmers
need for more environmentally friendly agricultural practice
increase in demand for specialty food products
8
What type of climate is found along Russia's northern border?
tundra
tropical
subarctic
marine west coast
9
Why are most environmental groups opposed to the use of supertrawlers?
hurts the population of sea plants
cause sinkholes
damage coral reefs
kill millions of marine animals
10
The largest minority group in Europe is the
Slovaks
Muslims
Poles
Roma
11
What economic action by the EU has caused political tensions among a number of states?
allowed unresolved ethics tensions to spill over
gave subsides & loans to some, stretching resources thin
promoted stability in some regions and not others
ended the membership of some countries due to unemployment
12
How has Eastern European's transition to democracy affected the population's education?
had no effect as cultural values have not changed
increased literacy to match Western Europe
a negative effect in some countries due to lack of funding
increased the number of years required to attend school
13
What Nordic country does not have an official religion?
Norway
Sweden
Iceland
Finland
14
Which country in N.W. Europe has few natural resources and imports most of its energy needs?
Germany
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Netherlands
15
Which characteristic protected the Balkan Peninsula from invaders?
the vast stretch of arid land
mountainous terrain
turbulent waters of the Adriatic Sea
harsh winters
16
How did the collapse of the Soviet Union affect the economy of East Germany?
transfer of state-owned factories to worker collectives
closure of state-owned factories caused high unemployment
little to no change in the economy
caused an influx of foreign investments to help the economy
17
Tourism is a major component of Southern Europe's economy which is an example of the increasing
service sector
manufacturing industry
agricultural industry
financial industry
18
What characteristics of the Northern European Plain originally attracted farmers to the area?
fertile soil & abundance of rivers
ample rainfall & access to trade routes
mild climate & abundant forests
ample natural resources & flat land
19
Steep-walled inlets, reaching like fingers of water from the sea into coastal mountains are..
Hot Springs
Geyers
Glaciers
Fjords
20
How did the collapse of the Soviet Union affect the health care system of Eastern Europe?
They lost their health care coverage
Only some citizens had access after the collapse
the countries retained their free government health care
Improved the state of the health care system overall
