world geography

Which statement is best supported by the information in the above excerpt?

Globalization has resulted in higher standards of living in European Union nations.

Based on the information in the excerpt above high speed rail in Europe is contributing to —

economic integration

The boundary changes illustrated in the maps demonstrate the loss of political power for —

Austria-Hungary

Which geographic pattern is evident by the data presented in the table above?

Eastern European nations experience lower rates of human development than in Western Europe.

Based on the information in the table above, which of the following countries has the highest standard of living?

Germany

The Ruhr region of Germany is home to many coal mining companies. What change in European society created this land use pattern?

Industrialization fueled the need for energy sources

Which religion is likely to experience growth in Europe because of current immigration trends?

Islam

Which human geographic factor has facilitated the growth of the European Union?

Political stability

The French government limits the number of movies imported from abroad. Which of the following is the most likely motivation for this policy?

Preservation of French culture

Which of the following was the primary motivation for the creation of the region shown on the map above?

Rebuilding the European economy after the Second World War

Which cultural pattern is illustrated by the information on the map above?

Roman Catholicism has remained influential in much of Europe.

Which pull factor is responsible for the east to west migration pattern evident in the European Union region?

Seeking economic opportunities

Which of the following best describes language patterns in Europe?

The population is largely multilingual.

Which of the following statements is best supported by the information on the map above?

The transportation of goods in Europe is facilitated by the access to ports and rivers.

Which physical process is most responsible for creating the climate pattern shown on the map above?

Wind currents

The first step taken towards the formation of the European Union was the creation of —

a common market for the coal and steel industries

The use of the Euro and the removal of trade barriers in the European Union has created —

a large united trade zone across Europe

Where would France likely fall on the economic spectrum?

c

The technology pictured above has allowed people in the Netherlands to —

live in areas that were once part of the sea

For most of the twentieth century, ethnic diversity in the Balkan region has contributed to —

multiple conflicts

Areas of Europe affected by a Mediterranean climate most likely experience —

warm, dry summers

Based on the map above most European economies are characterized by —

high levels of development