Geography 100 exam #2
This is the tallest mountain in this region.
Ismoil Somoni
This is the 2nd largest republic to come out of the USSR in area; Ninth largest country in the world (slightly larger than Algeria and Slightly smaller than Argentina, which is slightly smaller than India)
Kazakhstan
This supranational organization formed after WW II in response to threat of Soviet Union, which had occupied much of Eastern Europe and set up puppet regimes in East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Protestant denominations are predominant in this portion of Europe.
Northern and Northwestern Europe
What is at least one consequences of the Industrial Revolution having flourished for so long in the European Region?
Pollution
These are the five most populous countries in the European Region today.
1) Germany (81 mil) 2)UK (65 mil) 3) France (64 mil) 4) Italy (61 mil) 5) spain (46 mil)
These are two ways in which it is obvious that Europe has a much longer history than the United States.
1) Layout of most cities 2) Evident in old buildings and other structures
The current political boundaries of the European Region are the result of these two reasons.
1) Many centuries of struggle 2) Many wars
What peninsula was occupied and annexed by Russia in 2014?
Crimea
Either of these terms refers to larger political units breaking up into smaller political units.
Devolution (or Balkanization)
What is the motive for higher energy prices in Europe?
Discourage wasteful use and pollution
Most countries of this portion of Europe transitioned from Communist dictatorships to democracies and the free enterprise system since the Soviet exit from the region in the late 1980s.
East Central Europe
Eastern Orthodoxy is the predominant religion in this portion of Europe.
East Central and Southeastern Europe
What area of Ukraine is experiencing a rebellion in early 2015?
Eastern and Southern provinces
In what countries is Protestantism dominant today?
Estonia and Latvia
This currency has been adopted by many of the countries of the European Union.
Euro
Distinguishing this continent as a distinct landmass was due to the political power held by several of its countries when the concept of continents was developed.
Europe
Is more mass transit used in Europe or the USA?
Europe
Nearly all countries in this region are democracies.
Europe
Overall, this is a highly literate and economically well-developed region of the world.
Europe
This is a great peninsula, fringed by lesser peninsulas and islands.
Europe
This is culture region made up of the countries of Eurasia west of Russia & its Neighbors and Turkey.
Europe
This region is about half the size of the United States in area, but has about twice the population of the United States.
Europe
This (supranational organization) has developed partly in response to the challenge of the (once impressive) American political and economic giant. It makes movement of people and trade between member countries much easier.
European Union
The countries of this portion of Europe are also dealing with many environmental problems from the Soviet Era.
Former Eastern block contries
This group of countries have struggled with the transition to democracy and market economies since the collapse of Soviet control of this region.
Former Eastern block countries
This 'geometric name' refers to the industrial heartland of Europe.
Golden Triangle
In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Great Britain
Why do energy prices generally differ so much?
Greater use of mass transit and higher density living
The Euro Zone is in serious danger due to economic crises in this country, as well as other countries.
Greece
How do energy prices (i.e. of gasoline) in Europe and the USA compare?
Prices higher in Europe (due to taxes)
The largest of the countries to come out of the collapse of the USSR was this one.
Russia
In 1991 the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics broke into how many countries?
Russia and 14 other countries
In what countries is Eastern Orthodoxy dominant today?
Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldoa, Georgia and Armenia
Prior to 1917 most of this region was contained in this political entity.
Russian Empire (Czarist Russia)
Has Russia fully recovered from the 70 years of Communist rule?
no
Is there much ethnic diversity in the republics of central Asia?
no
About how many non-Russian ethnic groups remain in Russia?
over 100
Areas where this is present, and it includes much of Siberia and Northern European Russia, struggle with most construction projects. it consists of permanently frozen ground.
permafrost
What has become the cornerstone of the Kazak economy in recent years?
petroleum fields
In what countries is Islam dominant today?
the other 6 independent republics
How big is Russia when compared to the USA?
twice the size
Does Ukraine have very rich soils?
yes
Does Ukraine struggle with much organized crime and corruption?
yes
Three former Soviet Republics (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) have joined NATO. Should the Ukraine be allowed into NATO?
yes? (not qualified to answer said question, however I am a generous person so i'd say yes)
This is the second most populous republic to come out of the USSR.
Ukraine
After a revolution and civil war most of the region became part of this political entity which existed till 1991
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)
Under Vladimir Putin, has Russia become more or less democratic?
less democratic
These are some basic subregions of Europe.
-British isles -West Central Europe -Northern Europe -Southern Europe -East central Europe
Why has/does the European region have such an impact on the world?
-Cultural traits (due to countries in Europe having overseas colonies) -Current export of fashions, music, ect. -Economic might drawing workers from LDC's
These are three major environmental problems of the Russia and its neighbors region.
-Disposal of radioactive wastes -Chernobyl reactor meltdown -Aral sea water diversion
Were there any significant changes to the map of Europe as a result of World War II?
-Soviet Union gained territory from 9 countries -Poland gained some land from Germany
About how many people does Russia have today?
142 million
About how many people live in Kazakhstan?
18 million
About what percentage of the population of Kazakhstan is ethnic Russian?
35%
How much did the Russian economy shrink between 1992 and 1998?
40%
Currently, about how big is Ukraine's population?
44 million
How deep is the lake the last question?
5371 ft deep
When water was diverted for irrigation from the only two rivers that flowed into this water body, this resulted in the destruction of the once thriving fishery, much ruined soils, contaminated aquifers, many heath problems, and gradual disappearance of the water body.
Aral sea
During the Soviet era, what was promoted by the government with respect to religion?
Atheism
This facility is where most Russian rockets are launched even today.
Baikonur Cosmodroms
Built in the early 1960s to keep East Germans in their country, this European divide was mostly torn down in 1989.
Berlin Wall
This area of southern Russia has been the location of substantial conflict since 1991, but it is relatively peaceful now due to Russia crushing the opposition.
Chechnya
This was the location of the worst civilian nuclear disaster in history.
Chernobyl
This is the deepest freshwater lake in the world. it is located in Siberia.
Lake Baykal
In what countries is Roman Catholicism dominant today?
Lithuania and W. Ukraine
Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion in this portion of Europe.
South Central, South Western, and Central Europe
Though Muslims live throughout the region, they are especially numerous in this portion of Europe.
South East Europe
Were there any significant changes to the map of Europe as a result of World War I?
Territories lost by Germany, Bulgaria, Russia, and Austria-Hungary
Are there many ethnic groups and distinct cultural traditions within countries in the European Region?
Yes
