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review of European resources and population issues
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1
London and Moscow are located near bodies water which has contributed to the success of their
technology
trade
education
environment
2
With its long northern coastline, what makes shipping products by sea in Russia difficult?
Cruise ships to St. Petersburg take up much of the harbor
rivers are used for hydroelectric power, not for shipping
The manufactured goods and people prefer to travel by train
The northern ports are blocked by ice most of the year
3
Mild climate, rivers, coastlines, natural resources, close to trading partners are all...
Climate zones
Push factors
Interest levels
Pull Factors
4
Which of the following is true about Italy's most populated cities?
They all are major fashion capitals of the world
They are all located at the base of mountains
They all have an extremely hot climate
They are all located near a river or on the coastline
5
Which of the following is a major factor in population growth
The kinds of foods that can be found in a country
Availability of natural resources
The cleanliness of sewer systems
The number of animals living in an area
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Which condition keeps Russia's natural resources from being used?
Large area of Permafrost
lack of workers
no government funding
no market for them
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Harsh climate, mountains, few natural resources, remote from trading partners, landlocked are..
Push factors
Climate zones
Pull Factors
Interest levels
8
The geographic feature MOST responsible for trade within Europe has historically been the
Scarcity of natural resources and mines
scarcity of volcanic activity, earthquakes and tornadoes.
variety of climates due to mountain ranges.
abundant navigable rivers and numerous Sea/Ocean Ports.
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11 major Russian cities are along the Volga River. Which of these is MOST LIKELY true?
It's an important waterway for commercial shipping vessels.
It's a popular tourist attraction for foreign visitors.
It's a hindrance to travel from western to eastern Russia.
It's mostly used for recreational purposes.
10
Which of the following is a major factor in population growth?
The number of animals living in an area
The kinds of foods that can be found in a country
Availability of natural resources
The cleanliness of sewer system
11
Which of the following physical features make trade easier in Germany?
The locations of the Rhine and Danube rivers
The Alps mountain chain
Germany has no shipping
There is a large desert area
12
Which of these countries would be MOST likely to have the highest population density?
France
Belgium
Spain
United Kingdom
13
How do the ports of the United Kingdom and Russia differ?
no difference in the use of the ports in the UK and Russia
Russia ports have a mild climate; UK ports are often frozen
UK ports are open year round, and Russia's are not
UK has no port cities; Russia is an island with many ports
14
Which answer provides the most accurate description of the shaded area of Russia in the map?
highest population density because it's close to ocean ports
highest levels of radioactivity and air pollution
lowest population density, because ocean ports close often
most arable (farmable) land and livestock industry
15
Which statement BEST describes the natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia?
UK fossil fuels are depleted; Russia's aren't due to climate
U.K. and Russia have land and climates suitable for farming
U.K. and Russia both have gold, a valuable natural resource
U.K. uses coal for manufacturing, but Russia's does not
16
Which condition makes the United Kingdom an attractive place to live?
The U.K. provides free health care to all of its residents.
Permafrost that covers much of the country
the richest country; People think they can get rich there
It has a mild climate and many natural resources.
17
Which of the following do Italy and Germany have in common
Very cold climates
Relatively Mild Climates
very low populations
Relatively little access to natural resources
18
Which of the following factors affect where people and businesses choose to locate?
good school systems because they make it easier to trade
bodies of water because they make it easier to trade
Power Plants so their electricity can be less expensive
thick forests because the trees are nice to look at
19
Which of the following are true regarding Germany's population
population is highest near the Ural Mountains
population is highest around Germany's industrial centers
population is highest on the Eastern border
population is highest in the farms
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Which of the following is MOST likely to have a high population?
A country with many natural disasters
A country with a large section of permafrost
A country with a large section of desert
A country with a mild climate
