Geography: Chapter 11 Lesson 3
All countries in Northwestern Europe except Monaco have ratified the Kyoto Protocol.
False
Human activities that have an impact on the environment in Northwestern Europe include desalination and monoculture farming
False
The rate of over fishing in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea nearly doubled between 2010 and 2012
False
Name the two greatest sources of air pollution in Northwestern Europe.
Industrial Fumes and Vehicle Exhaust
Acid deposition refers to wet airborne acids that fall to the ground with precipitation
True
Some countries, such as france, dump their wastes in the Mediterranean Sea
True
Among countries in Northwestern Europe, fragmentation due to roads and railways is highest in what three countries?
belgium, the netherlands, and luxembourg
How are countries in Northwestern Europe addressing issues caused by acid rain?
now coating buildings and statues with acis-resistant coatings. countries in the EU can face legal action if they do not respect environment protection laws. The mayor of Paris proposed a ban on older vehicles that produce higher emmissions from the city and surrounding suburbs. The EU and others continue to develop ways to protect the environment. Many power plants now burn natural gas instead of ignite coal. natural gas burns cleaner and results in less pollution. Alternate fuel sources, solar and wind, Kyoto protocol-climate change by gas emissions. It establishes cap-and-trade systems
What is the primary mission of Greenpeace, Oceana, and Seas at Risk?
protect, restore, and improve the marine and coastal ecosystems, limit further degradation of marine areas, loss of species, and to provide awareness, education, and concrete steps to arrest further damage.
What is the primary purpose of restoration work on rivers in Northwestern Europe?
to protect water resources in the subregion. The EU Water Framework Directive will have the rivers undergo restoration to meet the new regulations. Progress has been made, but the rivers in the region still suffer from floodplain drainage, industrial discharge, and the heavy use of fertilizers
