Northwestern Europe: Unit Exam

flows through England and connects London with the North Sea A. Thames River B. Rhine River C. Rhone River D. Seine River E. Danube River

A. Thames River

connects industrial cities in France and Germany to the port of Rotterdam on the North Sea A. Thames River B. Rhine River C. Rhone River D. Seine River E. Danube River

B. Rhine River

Agribusiness developed as a result of A. increased demand for specialty food products. B. declining numbers of farmers. C. a growing shortage of arable land. D. a desire for more environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

B. declining numbers of farmers.

Which of the following is an example of a coniferous tree most likely to be found in a cool, alpine mountain area? A beech B. spruce C. oak D.ash

B. spruce

Why did Germany invite guest workers following World War II? A. to increase its population B. to aid economic growth C. to utilize cheaper labor D. to improve relations with other countries

B. to aid economic growth

A primary purpose of restoration work on rivers in Northwestern Europe is to A. dredge rivers to allow oceangoing vessels to travel further inland. B. widen rivers to increase waterway traffic, especially commercial traffic. C. control floodplain drainage and lessen damage from pollution. D. enhance their natural settings to encourage tourism and recreation.

C. control floodplain drainage and lessen damage from pollution.

originates in Germany's Black Forest and empties into the Black Sea A. Thames River B. Rhine River C. Rhone River D. Seine River E. Danube River

E. Danube River

a large mass of ice, snow, or rock that slides down a mountainside loess fragmentation guest worker foehn avalanche acid deposition internal migration Industrial Revolution mistral devolution

avalanche

An economic system in which business leaders use profits to expand their companies is

industrial capitalism

fine, yellowish, brownish topsoil made up of particles of silt and clay, carried and deposited by the wind loess fragmentation guest worker foehn avalanche acid deposition internal migration Industrial Revolution mistral devolution

loess

a low-lying area from which seawater has been drained to create new land industrial capitalism unsustainable fishing European Union dike communism polder cap-and-trade Kyoto Protocol Cold War agribusiness

polder

the rapid, major change in the economy beginning in the 1700s with the introduction of power-driven machinery loess fragmentation guest worker foehn avalanche acid deposition internal migration Industrial Revolution mistral devolution

Industrial Revolution

the power struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II industrial capitalism unsustainable fishing European Union dike communism polder cap-and-trade Kyoto Protocol Cold War agribusiness

Cold War

Which three countries have the highest population densities of countries in Northwestern Europe?

the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom

Which country in Northwestern Europe has few natural resources for energy and imports most of its energy needs? A. Germany B. the Netherlands C. the United Kingdom D. Switzerland

A. Germany

The Alps run through which country? A. United Kingdom B. Austria C. the Netherlands D. Luxembourg

B. Austria

flows through Switzerland and France to the Mediterranean SeaA. Thames River B. Rhine River C. Rhone River D. Seine River E. Danube River

C. Rhone River

What is the term for wet or dry airborne acids that fall to the ground? A. acid rain B. acid sediment C. acid deposition D. air pollution

C. acid deposition

an amendment to the international treaty on climate change designed to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by specific countries industrial capitalism unsustainable fishing European Union dike communism polder cap-and-trade Kyoto Protocol Cold War agribusiness

Kyoto Protocol

Some countries, such as France, dump their waste in the Mediterranean Sea. True False

True

wet or dry airborne acids that fall to the ground loess fragmentation guest worker foehn avalanche acid deposition internal migration Industrial Revolution mistral devolution

acid deposition

an industry engaged in large scale, corporate farming operations industrial capitalism unsustainable fishing European Union dike communism polder cap-and-trade Kyoto Protocol Cold War agribusiness

agribusiness

the granting of self-rule to local and regional authorities loess fragmentation guest worker foehn avalanche acid deposition internal migration Industrial Revolution mistral devolution

devolution

a large wall built to protect low-lying land from the sea industrial capitalism unsustainable fishing European Union dike communism polder cap-and-trade Kyoto Protocol Cold War agribusiness

dike

a dry wind that blows from the leeward sides of mountains, sometimes melting snow and causing avalanches; term used mainly in Europe loess fragmentation guest worker foehn avalanche acid deposition internal migration Industrial Revolution mistral devolution

foehn

the breakup of the landscape, often resulting in the isolation of animal populations loess fragmentation guest worker foehn avalanche acid deposition internal migration Industrial Revolution mistral devolution

fragmentation

movement within a country, such as from rural areas to urban areas loess fragmentation guest worker foehn avalanche acid deposition internal migration Industrial Revolution mistral devolution

internal migration

the practice of extracting more marine resources than can be replenished naturally industrial capitalism unsustainable fishing European Union dike communism polder cap-and-trade Kyoto Protocol Cold War agribusiness

unsustainable fishing

What do the Ruhr district in Germany, the Middle Rhine district in Germany,and the Lorraine-Saar district in France have in common? A. They are leading industrial centers. B. They are leading finance and banking centers. C. They are the heart of Northwestern Europe's agribusiness industry. D. Combined, they employ around 70% of Northwestern Europe's workers.

A. They are leading industrial centers.

Most of Northwestern Europe has A. cool summers and mild winters. B. cool summers and frigid winters. C. warm summers and mild winters. D. warm summers and cool winters.

A. cool summers and mild winters.

Bacteria that once broke down waste disposed of in the Mediterranean Sea is less able to do so due to A. growing population and tourism, along with weak currents. B. changes in ocean currents due to global warming. C. warmer sea water due to global warming. D. inefficient water-filtration technology.

A. growing population and tourism, along with weak currents.

The Central Uplands are characterized by A. low mountains, rolling hills, and high plateaus. B. rugged cliffs, high mountains, and broad valleys. C. high mountains, deep gorges, and low plateaus. D. gentle mountains, deep basins, and narrow valleys.

A. low mountains, rolling hills, and high plateaus.

Which pair correctly matches an agricultural crop with the region where it is grown? A. southern France: grapes B. southern Switzerland: citrus fruits C. northern Germany: olives D. the Netherlands: dates

A. southern France: grapes

Despite restoration efforts, what continue to be the most significant environmental threats to rivers in Northwestern Europe? A. the use of fertilizers and industrial discharges B. acid rain and global warming C. increasing populations and factory emissions D. increasing commercial traffic and tourism

A. the use of fertilizers and industrial discharges

What financial incentive is at the heart of the Kyoto Protocol's system of cap-and-trade? A. Companies reduce their taxes for emissions lower than the cap. B. Companies receive credits for emissions lower than the cap and can sell them. C. Companies receive financial bonuses for emissions lower than the cap. D. Companies purchase waivers that allow them to exceed emission levels.

B. Companies receive credits for emissions lower than the cap and can sell them.

Which of the following is true about how countries in Northwestern Europe are addressing environmental issues caused by acid rain? A. All countries have restricted the use of fossil fuels that cause acid rain. B. Governments have focused on both reducing the causes of acid rain and the damage it causes. C. Industries in many countries continue to build factories with tall smokestacks to carry pollution away from their communities. D. Membership in the EU is based on compliance with environmental protection laws.

B. Governments have focused on both reducing the causes of acid rain and the damage it causes.

How did the collapse of the Soviet Union affect the economy of East Germany? A. It led to an influx of foreign investors and the creation of a strong, industrialized economy. B. It led to the closure of state-owned factories, resulting in high unemployment and migration. C. It led to the transfer of state-owned factories to worker collectives, which have yet to become profitable. D. It led to the transfer of state-owned factories to the East German government, resulting in little direct change to the economy.

B. It led to the closure of state-owned factories, resulting in high unemployment and migration.

Which river has limited use for water navigation due to shallowness, fluctuations in volume, and silt? A. Danube River B. Loire River C. Rhone River D. Seine River

B. Loire River

What characteristics of the Northern European Plain originally attracted farmers to settle in the area? A. mild climate and abundance of forests B. fertile soil and abundance of rivers C. ample rainfall and access to trade routes D. ample natural resources and flat land

B. fertile soil and abundance of rivers

Which statement about religion in Northwestern Europe is true? A. While Christianity traditionally was the primary religion of the region, today there are roughly as many non-Christians as Christians. B. While the majority of people in Northwestern Europe are Christians, most conceal their faith due to decades-longs conflicts between Roman Catholics and Protestants. C. While the majority of people in Northwestern Europe are Christians, most do not practice their faith or attend church regularly. D. While religion traditionally has played little role in society and culture in Northwestern Europe, a resurgence of religious faith and growing membership in many Christian churches is occurring.

C. While the majority of people in Northwestern Europe are Christians, most do not practice their faith or attend church regularly.

Which action have cities in Northwestern Europe taken to combat environmental problems caused by acid rain? A. prohibited the use of limestone, which is corroded by acid, as a building material B. required factories to build tall smokestacks to carry factory emissions away from populated areas C. applied acid-resistant coatings to vulnerable buildings and statues D. banned the use of fossil fuels in homes and factories

C. applied acid-resistant coatings to vulnerable buildings and statues

How has the European Union promoted trade among member countries, as well as countries such as the United States and China? A. by increasing tariffs for non-trading partners B. by offering subsidies to poor countries C. by eliminating tariffs and trade barriers D. by instituting export quotas

C. by eliminating tariffs and trade barriers

The Central Uplands is an area of A. low-lying and flat land eroded by glaciers. B. rugged coastlines, low hills, and rolling plains. C. high plateaus, low rounded mountains, and hills. D. high, jagged mountains and flat plateaus.

C. high plateaus, low rounded mountains, and hills.

The two greatest sources of air pollution in Northwestern Europe are vehicles and ______ industries. A. agricultural B. construction C. manufacturing D. service

C. manufacturing

A primary mission of Greenpeace, Oceana, and Seas at Risk is to A. promote ecotourism. B. regulate fishing industries. C. protect marine and coastal ecosystems. D. enhance biological diversity of marine life.

C. protect marine and coastal ecosystems.

Which of the following is an example of devolution? A. the collapse of the Soviet Union B. the division of Germany following World War II C. the transfer of power granting self-rule to Northern Ireland D. the cessation of hostilities following the end of the Cold War

C. the transfer of power granting self-rule to Northern Ireland

The North Atlantic Current carries over the coasts and inland to the Northern European Plain. A. cold, moist air B. cold, dry air C. warm, moist air D. warm, dry air

C. warm, moist air

The post-World War II power struggle between the communist world and the non-communist world is known as the _ industrial capitalism Euro Cold War Enlightenment Era

Cold War

Which country has especially fertile soil that is covered by deposits of loess, a rich sediment left by glaciers? A. Switzerland B. Ireland C. Monaco D. Belgium

D. Belgium

Among countries in Northwestern Europe, fragmentation due to roads and railways is highest in A. Germany and France. B. Austria and Liechtenstein C. Ireland and the United Kingdom D. Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg

D. Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg

Dumping waste directly in the sea is common in countries that border the A. Baltic Sea. B. Irish Sea. C. North Sea. D. Mediterranean Sea.

D. Mediterranean Sea.

An environmental group that focuses its efforts on preserving and restoring marine and coastal ecosystems particularly in the North Atlantic, Irish Sea, and North Sea is A. Greenpeace. B. Earthwatch. C. Oceana. D. Seas at Risk

D. Seas at Risk

carries most of France's inland waterway traffic and empties in the English Channel A. Thames River B. Rhine River C. Rhone River D. Seine River E. Danube River

D. Seine River

Which countries in Northwestern Europe mainly rely on renewable sources such as hydroelectricity for their energy needs? A. Germany and France B. the United Kingdom and Ireland C. the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg D. Switzerland and Austria

D. Switzerland and Austria

Which best describes the Northern European Plain? A. an area of soft rolling hills and flat valleys B. an area of plateaus and dry basins C. an area of low plateaus and high mountains D. an area of relatively flat and low-lying land

D. an area of relatively flat and low-lying land

What industry employs the majority of workers in Northwestern Europe? A. agriculture B. manufacturing C. retail D. service

D. service

The movement in the 1700s that questioned tradition and sparked a desire for greater participation in the government was the _ industrial capitalism Euro Cold War Enlightenment Era

Enlightenment Era

The currency of the European Union is the _ industrial capitalism Euro Cold War Enlightenment Era

Euro

a large trading bloc made up of countries in Europe industrial capitalism unsustainable fishing European Union dike communism polder cap-and-trade Kyoto Protocol Cold War agribusiness

European Union

Acid deposition refers to wet airborne acids that fall to the ground with precipitation. True False

False

All countries in Northwestern Europe except Monaco have ratified the Kyoto Protocol. True False

False

Human activities that have an impact on the environment in Northwestern Europe include desalination and monoculture farming. True False

False

The rate of overfishing in the North Sea and Baltic Sea nearly doubled between 2010 and 2012. True False

False

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin? Germany Belgium Great Britain France

Great Britain

a method for managing pollution in which a limit is placed on emissions and businesses or where countries can buy and sell emissions allowances industrial capitalism unsustainable fishing European Union dike communism polder cap-and-trade Kyoto Protocol Cold War agribusiness

cap-and-trade

the idea that society should be based on public ownership and communal control of property industrial capitalism unsustainable fishing European Union dike communism polder cap-and-trade Kyoto Protocol Cold War agribusiness

communism

a foreign laborer living and working temporarily in another country loess fragmentation guest worker foehn avalanche acid deposition internal migration Industrial Revolution mistral devolution

guest worker

the process of expanding companies by reinvesting profits in the communism companies industrial capitalism unsustainable fishing European Union dike communism polder cap-and-trade Kyoto Protocol Cold War agribusiness

industrial capitalism

a strong northerly wind from the Alps that can bring cold air to southern France loess fragmentation guest worker foehn avalanche acid deposition internal migration Industrial Revolution mistral devolution

mistral