Fallout contaminated a lot of land in this disaster of 1986.
The Chernobyl nuclear explosion
100
What causes the United Kingdom to have a mild temperature?
The Gulf Stream
100
Name the two Germanic Languages.
English and German
100
What are the two houses of parliament in Germany's government?
The Bundesrat and Bundestag
100
Why is it hard to obtain all of the natural resources in Russia?
They are located in very harsh climates and remote locations.
200
What European Country has the biggest problem with smog?
United Kingdom
200
What is Italy's most important industry?
Tourism
200
What is the fastest spreading religion in Europe?
Islam
200
Describe an oligarchy.
A small group of wealthy men that have all the power.
200
In 1952 what tragic event happened in The United Kingdom?
The Great London Smog
300
What is an effect of acid rain?
It pollutes rivers and lakes, kills forests, or eats away brick and stone buildings.
300
What is the climate of Russia?
very cold
300
Describe how literacy rate and standard of living are related.
The higher the literacy rate of a country the higher the standard of living.
300
What is Russia's most powerful leader?
President
300
Italy is a major producer of wine because of this important crop that grows in Italy's mountains.
Grapes
400
Germany's government has put laws into place to reduce air pollution. Name these two laws.
Factory owners are fined if they do not reduce the amount of sulfur dioxide they emit into the air and cars must have a special converter fitted to their exhaust system
400
Name 2 of the major natural resources of Germany.
Iron ore and coal
400
What are the three main classes of languages in
Europe?
Germanic, Romance, and Slavic
400
What country in Europe has a queen that acts as a ceremonial head?
The United Kingdom
400
These two language classes of Europe share the same alphabet.
Germanic and Romance Languages
500
The burning of lignite in Germany causes pollutants to be released into the air. This causes what problem?
Acid Rain
500
Where do most British citizens live?
In the Urban areas.
500
What are the two major divisions of Christianity in Europe?
Catholic and Protestant
500
Name two confederations that you know.
The European Union and the Confederate States of America. Others may be accepted.
500
The Soviet Union crashed in 1991 causing a new this to be ratified in 1993.