Europe
The Ural Mountains form a natural divide between the continents _______________________ and __________________________________.
Europe and Asia
What are the 4 types of Economies?
Traditional, Command, Mixed and Market
Tourism would do what for an economy?
Bring more money
Which two countries are at war in Ukraine?
Russia and Ukraine
Changing something about yourself based on the environment you live in
Adaption
Is the Netherlands above or below sea level?
Below
Soviet Union had a __________ economy, and Russia now has a _____________ economy.
Command, Mixed
What is a tourist?
A person traveling for pleasure.
Where is St. Basils located?
Moscow, Russia
A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures
Harbor
The Alps and Pyrenees are ________________ranges in ______________ Europe.
MOUNTAIN
SOUTHERN
France has a ____________________ECONOMIC SYSTEM which includes a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning.
Mixed
**What is a dike in the Netherlands?**
A big wall that keeps water out
The __________________ (direction) is the most populated area in Russia.
Western
Cultural ____________________________is when different cultures become more and more similar and things like beliefs, values, customs and behaviors become alike.
Convergence
How do dikes and polders help the people in the Netherlands manage water and protect their homes? Use information from the text to support your answer.
Dikes and polders in the Netherlands help manage water and protect homes by providing barriers against flooding. Dikes prevent seawater intrusion, while polders are reclaimed land below sea level, managed through drainage systems, keeping homes safe from water damage.
ALMOST all of Europe's governments are _____________________________________
Democratic Republic
**Why did the people in the Netherlands build polders?**
To use land below sea level for living and working
How do you think the availability of natural resources impacts the economy of Russia?
The availability of natural resources impacts Russia's economy because they can sell resources like oil, gas, and minerals to other countries, making money. These resources also help them make things like energy and goods, which people need and buy, helping the economy grow.
Cultural___________________s when a culture separates or goes in a different direction
Divergence
The Rhine River runs along the borders of _______________________,_____________________and_________________________________.
Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands.
What does GDP mean?
Gross Domestic Product
Why is sea access important for international trade, and how does it impact Europe's economy?
Sea access is crucial for international trade because it offers efficient transportation routes for goods on a global scale. In Europe, sea access facilitates trade with other regions and enhances economic growth by attracting investment, creating jobs, and providing access to resources and markets. Coastal countries benefit from well-developed port infrastructure, enabling them to be major players in global trade and diversify their economies.
Who is Alexei Navalny?
A Russian opposition leader
A PENINSULA is a piece of _________________________________that is surrounded by_________________________________ on three sides, but is connected to the mainland on one side.
Land
Water