World Geo Topic 6 Test

What effect has acid rain had in Europe?

Damage/destroyed forest.

Why are French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Romanian sometimes referred to as "Romance languages"?

They evolved from Latin, the language of ancient Rome.

One way in which the European Union encourages trade among countries is through the use of...

A common currency, the Euro.

What is a constitutional monarchy?

A monarch serves as the ceremonial head of state, while an elected parliament has the power to make and pass laws.

What is an advantage and disadvantage of immigrant neighborhoods made up of people of the same ethnic background?

Advantages: Neighborhoods compromised of people from the same homeland are comforting to the people who live there, who want a familiar language and customs. Disadvantage: However, these neighborhoods can also isolate immigrants from their new home's culture, which can make them targets for hate and less diverse.

What are some advantages and disadvantages of Sweden mixed economy?

Advantages: government uses tax money to pay for services that all people can use like healthcare, college, and childcare Disadvantage: paying high taxes to their government

Name two reasons some Europeans might find immigration to be an advantage and two reasons they might find it to be a disadvantage.

Advantages; larger workforce, increased diversity Disadvantages; more government benefits to pay, fear of terrorism.

How has Britain taken advantage of geography to develop its economy?

Britain uses its long coastline for trade and transportation and uses many of its natural resources to build large industries.

How did the growth of European industry lead to the growth of European cities?

Cities grew in or near areas of developing industries such as the steel industry.

How can spending tax money today benefit a nation twenty years from now?

Investing in education today would develop a more skilled workforce which, in turn, leads to increased productivity and a higher standard of living

How does Germany's investment in human capital and capital equipment help workers?

Investment in education and capital equipment help workers be more productive, which leads to higher wages.

Why is the Rhine-Ruhr area a major industrial area for Germany?

It has dense population, extensive transportation networks, and abundant natural resources.

How is Vatican City different from all other European countries?

It is a city-state and an independent country within the city of Rome, Italy.

Why is Europe's population shrinking?

Low birth rates and an aging population.

One result of recent migration trends is that the workforce in Europe has become.

More diverse and multicultural.

Why is Europe's population shrinking? And what is the demographic result of this trend?

People are not having as many babies. The number of older people is growing faster than the number of younger people.

Which of the following is an example an economic activity that is part of the service sector?

Providing financial advice to clients.

How has the German government invested in human capital to achieve a high standard of living?

Providing free education and vocational training for its citizens.

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that was designed to?

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change.

Why are retirement and pension payments becoming more of a concern for European governments as well as workers?

Since there are more elderly people in Europe, there is a large group of people who need government retirement benefits. To be able to pay their benefits, government must tax a shrinking workforce at a higher rate.

Which is the most powerful position in the British government?

The Prime Minister.

Which statement explains why the British system of government is a constitutional monarchy?

The monarch serves as the ceremonial head of state, while an elected parliament has the power to make and pass laws.

What was one cultural result of Roman rule in Europe?

The spread of Latin language and Roman architecture throughout the continent.

In which country did a majority of citizens vote to withdraw from the European Union in 2016?

United Kingdom