World Geography : Unit 7. WESTERN EUROPE

Which strategies have helped reduce air pollution in Europe?

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

Which factors enabled Europe to colonize foreign territories? Choose all that apply.

advanced technology military strength political power

The European Union (EU) ______.

advocates for environmental protection policies on a global scale is committed to integrating economic, social, and political objectives is a world leader in environmental issues

Why is Andorra's water supply important to the country?

for electricity

What are the most common renewable energy resources used in this region? Choose all that apply.

geothermal hydroelectric

Compare the population of Europe in 1960 and 2030. The population of Europe in 2030 is expected to be_____ than it was in 1960.

higher

Where do most Europeans live?

in cities

Solutions to environmental problems in Western Europe must _____.

involve regional cooperation consider conflicting viewpoints on land and water use involve global cooperation

The fjords of Norway have been formed by _____.

melting glaciers

The terrain of most of Southern Europe can be described as _____.

mountainous

Which countries occupy the Scandinavian Peninsula?

Norway Sweden

This country claims more than two thousand islands.

Greece

The Mediterranean Sea borders these countries.

Greece Italy Spain

In what year was the population of Europe the highest?

2000

Europe is an "intercontinental highway" of sorts for species that migrate between ______.

Africa Western Asia North America

Which of the Mediterranean countries is landlocked?

Andorra

Which countries do not have a coastline?

Andorra Austria Switzerland

Which three peninsulas occupy Southern Europe?

Balkan Iberian Italian

The Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) seeks to protect the marine environment of the ______ from pollution.

Baltic Sea

The most widely practiced religion in Western Europe is some version of _____.

Christianity

What divided Europe into Eastern and Western sections and was an era of great political unrest?

Cold War

Which country is the most mountainous of the Nordic nations?

Norway

Where was the first European civilization located?

Crete

Which nations were formed following World War I?

Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia

Which Nordic nation lies completely south of the Arctic Circle?

Denmark

Which country occupies the Jutland Peninsula?

Denmark

Which organization is a unifying force in Europe?

EU

These cities were part of the Roman Empire.

Frankfurt London Paris

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

Germany

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

Iron Curtain

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.

What factor was likely responsible for the location of Europe's first civilization?

It is between three continents.

How does the North Atlantic Current affect Norway?

It makes the area warmer.

How does the North Atlantic Current affect the region?

It makes the region warmer.

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

Italy

This country is shaped like a boot.

Italy

Which of the following is one factor that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?

Its territory was too vast to defend.

What is another name for Southern Europe?

Mediterranean Europe

This international policy focuses on the ozone layer.

Montreal Protocol

Which statement describes negative population growth?

More people die than are born during a given period.

Which of the following statements describe NATO?

NATO protects democracy and individual freedom. NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO was formed to defend its members from aggression by the Soviet Union. NATO's members include the U.S. and Canada.

Where are large deposits of oil located?

North Sea

Which country has the lowest population density?

Norway

Which of the following is an international plan to protect the North-East Atlantic marine environment from pollution?

OSPAR

This is the least mountainous country of Southern Europe.

Portugal

Which country in Southern Europe provides the best harbors?

Portugal

Where were most of Europe's colonies by the end of the nineteenth century?

South Pacific Asia Africa

The Pyrenees Mountains separates which of these countries from the rest of Europe?

Spain

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

The Cold War

Which country has the highest population density?

The Netherlands

Why do some Europeans view immigrants as a threat?

They dilute European culture. They increase the threat of terrorism. They take jobs from "natives."

Select the statements that are true of tourism in Western Europe.

Tourism is a significant source of revenue for several countries. The Mediterranean is the world's leading tourist destination. Tourism is an economic boon to the region. Tourism has impacted the environment of Western Europe. Countries are working to promote tourism while limiting its impact on the environment.

Why is Iceland called the "land of fire and ice"?

Volcanoes and glaciers exist together.

drought

a long period of dry weather resulting in water shortages

harbor

a safe place for ships to dock

sirocco

a windstorm that blows up clouds of dust or sand

navigable

able to be used for travel by water

What measures were used by the Roman Empire to create cultural unity and strengthen the Empire?

building an extensive network of roads granting citizenship to people in outlying areas

What effect did the movement of glaciers have on the region?

caused the formation of fjords created thousands of lakes left the soil rocky

Which factors led to World War II? Choose all that apply.

conflicting ideologies depression division of cultural groups invasion of Poland

Which characteristics describe medieval cities? Select all that apply.

crowded defensive walls narrow streets winding streets

What factors led to World War II?

cultural group separation economic depression German aggression ideological conflict

Population growth in Europe is _____.

decreasing

In addressing environmental issues, Christians must ______.

demonstrate healthy stewardship principles live by a higher standard remember that resources are provided by God

Which factors have the greatest effect on the climate of Southern Europe? Select all that apply.

elevation mountains oceans and seas

These factors affect the climate of the countries of Southern Europe.

elevation mountains seas and oceans

Which was a system under which land and labor were exchanged for defense?

feudalism

Iberian

of Spain and Portugal

Most of the nations of Western Europe have _______ dominant culture(s).

one

Where are Paris's industrial areas located?

outside city limits

Increased urban development has _____.

reduced forested areas increased paved surfaces increased flooding

Catalytic converters ______.

remove harmful pollutants from vehicle emissions have been required in Western Europe since 1993

Which practices have reduced air pollution in Western Europe?

requiring the use of catalytic converters improving the efficiency of engines developing cleaner-burning fuel

What caused the fall of the Roman Empire?

territory was too large to defend

What separates Africa from Europe?

the Strait of Gibraltar

Population density refers to _____.

the number of people who live in a square mile or kilometer

Which of the following are measures that work to protect the quality and quantity of water in Western Europe?

use of biodegradable fertilizers and pesticides lessening the amount of water that's lost during irrigation monitoring water usage and charging rates according to how much is used

Which of the following are examples of sustainable development?

using water at a rate at which it will be replaced by precipitation or through recycling cutting down trees at a rate that ensures they will be replaced by new growth meeting current needs without reducing the ability to meet future needs