Unit 7: Uses of Geography

it does not damage other ecosystems, it fulfills social and economic potential, it maintains reproductive ability, biodiversity, and productivity

According to the Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe (MCPFEs), sustainable forest development is defined by these three criteria. It does not damage other ecosystems. It fulfills social and economic potential. It maintains reproductive ability, biodiversity, and productivity. It promotes the development of one species.

the Iron Curtain

After World War II, the division between eastern and western Europe was known as the _____.

cause water pollution, enable farmers to grow more crops, contaminate the soil

Chemical agents used for agricultural purposes _____. cause water pollution, decrease productivity, enable farmers to grow more crops, contaminate the soil

reducing amount of water used while showering, watering lawns or gardens in the morning or late at night, making sure there are no leaks in pipes/faucets

Christians can practice stewardship of water resources by such measures as

Italy

During both world wars, which country was aligned with Germany?

Crete

Europe's first settlement was in ______.

are grown on poor quality land, support less biodiversity, have only one tree species

Europe's non-native forests _____. are grown on poor quality land, increase biodiversity, support less biodiversity, usually have only one tree species

air pollution, and ozone layer depletion

European environmental issues that affect the atmosphere include _____. air pollution, habitat loss, increase in cloud cover, ozone layer depletion

Pyrrhic War

Greece was conquered by Rome in the_______.

conflicting ideologies, depression, division of cultural groups, invasion of Poland

Which factors led to World War II? Choose all that apply. colonial rebellion conflicting ideologies construction of new roads depression division of cultural groups invasion of Poland

Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia

Which nations were formed following World War I? Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Iceland, Yugoslavia

be international, consider multiple viewpoints, deal with multiple uses for resources

Solutions to environmental problems in Europe must _____. be confined by political boundaries, be international, consider multiple viewpoints, deal with multiple uses for resources

OSPAR

Which of the following is an international plan to protect the North-East Atlantic marine environment from pollution? HELCOM, MAP, Natura 2000, OSPAR

Germany

The Berlin Wall divided which country into east and west sections?

hunter-gatherers, farmers

The first Europeans were thought to have been ________ who eventually became ______.

the Cold War

The period of great political unrest that divided Europe into eastern and western sections was called _____.

Frankfurt, London, Paris

These cities were part of the Roman Empire. Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Stockholm

Montreal Protocol

This international policy focuses on the ozone layer. Agenda 2000, Helsinki Commission, Montreal Protocol, Ramsar Convention

erosion, oil spills, pollution, tourism, urban development

Threats to Europe's marine environment include _____. erosion, forest growth, oil spills, pollution, precipitation, tourism, urban development

decreased forest land, increased paved surfaces, increased soil erosion

Urban development results in ____. decreased forest land, increased paved surfaces, increased soil erosion, reduced flooding, reduced population density

habitat loss, pollution, soil erosion

What are some of the major environmental issues in Europe? forest overgrowth, habitat loss, pollution, soil erosion

it is between three continents

What factor was likely responsible for the location of Europe's first civilization? It is a landlocked area. It is between three continents. It has a temperate climate. It was not threatened by seismic activity.

little water exchange

What makes seas especially vulnerable to pollution? high fish populations, erosion, little water exchange, overfishing

building an extensive network roads, gaining citizenship to people in outlying areas

What measures were used by the Roman Empire to create cultural unity and strengthen the Empire? building an extensive network of roads colonizing North America establishing the system of feudalism granting citizenship to people in outlying areas

in agricultural areas using irrigation, in areas that receive little precipitation, in Mediterranean Europe

Where does the availability of water pose the greatest problem? in agricultural areas using irrigation in areas that receive little precipitation in farming communities using fertilizers in Mediterranean Europe in Northern Europe in places with low population density

advanced technology, military strength, political power

Which factors enabled Europe to colonize foreign territories? Choose all that apply. advanced technology military strength NATO political power the European Union

its territory was too vast to defend

Which of the following is one factor that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire? It was defeated by Greece during the Pyrrhic War. Its territory was too vast to defend. The lack of cultural convergence caused unrest. The serfs rebelled against the nobles.

EU

Which organization is a unifying force in Europe?

adopting energy conservation practices, converting to unleaded gas, improving fuel efficiency, reducing emmisions

Which strategies have helped reduce air pollution in Europe? adopting energy conservation practices, clearing forests converting to unleaded gas, developing urban areas improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions

World War I

________ divided Europe. France, Russia, and Britain were on one side. Germany, Italy, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire were on the other side.

Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP)

a United Nations program that assists Mediterranean countries in developing national environmental policies to control and reduce pollution in the region

dike

a dam

imperialism

a policy extending political, economic, or military rule over a foreign nation

feudalism

an economic and social system used to divide territory during the Middle Ages

urbanization

an increase in the population of a city

polder

land below sea level from which water has been removed and which is protected by dikes (dams)

satellite country

technically an independent nation that is under the military and/or financial control of another nation

colonization

the control of an overseas territory by a foreign power

Baltic Sea Environmental Action Plan

which coordinates the cleanup of waters draining into the Baltic Sea

OSPAR

which guides international cooperation to protect the North-East Atlantic marine environment from pollution

Helsinki Commission (HELCOM)

which seeks to protect the marine environment of the Baltic Sea