Trade winds move to Intertropical Convergence zones what is usually produced?

some of the heaviest rainfall on Earth

What is the influence of Catholicism on Europe?

Much of Europe is predominately Catholic or Christian

Job Opportunities, Political Freedoms, Education...these factors encouraged migration

from developing to developed countries

Which set of four regions most appropriately group the nations of Latin America politically?

Mexico, C America, Caribbean Islands, & South America

How is the Catholic religion in Europe related to cultural diffusion?

Power & reach of Roman Empire brought Christianity to region

Which of the following explains how an increase in elevation affects climate?

air pressure and temperature decrease

Where are Argentina's largest cities mostly located?

in the northern part of the country

During the 17th & 18th centuries, Europeans migrated to the Americas in part because.....

the Americas contained an abundance of fertile land

Which is NOT a way Latin Americans have modified the environment?

studying the environment through expedition

Which most influences a marine west coast climate?

prevailing westerly winds off the Atlantic Ocean

Which cause is one reason that led to the terrorist act in Spain?

desire for political separation and independence

How has Eastern Europe been affected by a variety of languages?

It has made Unification difficult

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1
Which pull factor has led many immigrants to European nations lately?
escape civil war
leave oppressive governments
avoid natural disasters
gain economic opportunities
2
Trade winds move to Intertropical Convergence zones what is usually produced?
some of the heaviest rainfall on Earth
hurricane strength winds blowing westerly
the El Nino effect in the Northern Hemisphere
a period of long drought
3
Because of immigration trends which religion is most likely to increase in Western Europe?
Protestant
Catholic
Orthodox
Islam
4
What is the influence of Catholicism on Europe?
Much of Europe is predominately Catholic or Christian
Because of Rome Catholicism is just in the Mediterranean Sea
Islam has gained followers
Catholicism is a unifying influence among nations in Europe
5
Job Opportunities, Political Freedoms, Education...these factors encouraged migration
among people with similar religious beliefs
from developing to developed countries
by people with significant economic resources
from one developed country to another
6
Which set of four regions most appropriately group the nations of Latin America politically?
Mexico, C America, Caribbean Islands, & South America
Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and French Colonial Areas
N America, C America, S America, and Brazil
Mexico, C America, S America west and east of Andes Mts.
7
Mediterranean climates most likely experience....
Warm, dry summers
heavy rains
short growing seasons
cold, snowy winters
8
How is the Catholic religion in Europe related to cultural diffusion?
Catholic religion of Ireland was spread by the Vikings
Power & reach of the Ottoman Empire brought in Catholicism
Power & reach of Roman Empire brought Christianity to region
Protestant religion replaced the Catholic religion
9
Found between 5 degrees north and 5 degrees south of the Equator
tropical storms
doldrums
polar winds
westerlies
10
Which of the following explains how an increase in elevation affects climate?
wind speed and temperature increase
air pressure and temperature decrease
precipitation and temperature increases
air pressure and wind speeds decrease
11
Where are Argentina's largest cities mostly located?
in the southern half of the country
along the Paraguay border
in the northern part of the country
along the Atlantic coast
12
Avg Life Expectancy France 81 Poland 76 Romania 72. Which has the highest standard of living?
France
None of these
Romania
Poland
13
Terrace farming is an example of......
modifying the environment
irrigating dry areas using the drip technique
destruction of the environment
use of advanced technology
14
During the 17th & 18th centuries, Europeans migrated to the Americas in part because.....
an epidemic was spreading in European cities
slavery had been outlawed in several European countries
Protestant religions were banned in the Americas
the Americas contained an abundance of fertile land
15
Which factor most contributed to the reorganization of European national boundaries since 1990?
economies
religion
political parties
ethnicity
16
More people have demand for high speed transportation in which of these locations?
between London and Paris
in and out of capital cities
between Madrid and Barcelona and in and out of Paris
between Paris & London & along the Atlantic coast of France
17
Which physical feature is a natural border between Argentina and Chile?
rivers
deserts
plains
mountains
18
Which is NOT a way Latin Americans have modified the environment?
building roads through the Andes Mountains
studying the environment through expedition
building of the Panama Railroad
burning of the rainforest
19
Which most influences a marine west coast climate?
the Alps
prevailing southerly winds off the Mediterranean Sea
prevailing westerly winds off the Atlantic Ocean
deforestation
20
Which cause is one reason that led to the terrorist act in Spain?
desire for political separation and independence
religious differences
desire to extend power over other territories and groups
a pacifistic movement against the military
21
The least developed countries in Europe are in the......
south
north
east
west
22
How has Eastern Europe been affected by a variety of languages?
It has made Unification difficult
It has allowed the English language to become dominant.
It has led to new art and literature
It has improved trade and commerce

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