What physical feature in West-Cental Europe allows agriculture to be a major economic activity?
Northern European Plain
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Why was the European Union formed?
To unite countries that had been torn apart by years of war.
100
What is a fjord?
A fjord is a narrow inlet of the sea set between high, rocky cliffs.
200
What mountain range is the highest in Europe and part of the range in located in the North of Italy?
The Alps
200
What two valuable lessons did the breakup of Yugoslavia teach to the rest of the countries in the region?
Handout #11- Reinforced the idea that national borders are not permanent and that borders can change.
2. Countires must be aware of the needs of their people.
200
What is a navigable river?
A navigable river is one that is deep and wide enough for ships to use.
200
What is the common currency in Europe called and how has it helped unite Europe?
Euro
It has increased cooperation because it is easier to travel, they don't have to worry about exchanging money in every country, and it helps promote trade.
200
What is the North Atlantic Drift?
The North Atlantic Drift is an ocean current that brings warm, moist air across the Atlantic Ocean.
Northern Europe's mild climates are a result of this.
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What is the climate that is found across Southern Europe called?
The Mediterranean Climate
300
How did WWI affect the Balkan Peninsula?
The leaders divided the peninsula into new countries
300
Name two important rivers that are found in West-Central Europe.
The Danube and the Rhine Rivers
300
How does the EU affect the problem of limited resources in an individual country?
It reduces barriers to trade allowing countries to share resources more easily.
300
Who were the Scandinavian warriors who raided Europe and the Mediterranean in the early middle ages?
The Vikings
400
What are the three peninsulas in Southern Europe?
Iberian Peninsula, Italian Peninsula, and the Balkan Peninsula
400
What issues does the Balkans face today?
Albania is the poorest country; high unemployment and crime rates. Romania- poor leaders have left its government and economy in ruins.
400
Since 25% of the Netherlands lies below sea level what have the Dutch done to be able to use this land?
Built a national system of dikes, dams, floodgates and storm barriers.
400
How does a common market unite Europe?
-Goods move freely across borders
-People have more choices- Prices are lower
-No tariffs on EU Goods
-Workers can travel freely to find work
400
What feature makes much of Greenland uninhabitable?
A thick sheet of ice coveres 80% of the island.
500
Where was the birthplace of democracy?
Greece
500
What are the countries of inland Eastern Europe like today since the collapse of the Soviet Union?
Handout #6- Republic governments, Industrial cities, tourisim is important
500
Why is Paris an important city?
It is the capital of France, a center of business, finance, learning, and culture. It boasts world class museums, art galleries, and famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame Cathedral.
500
How do the differences between western and eastern nations divide the EU?
The European Union handout Question 7
500
What are the major resources found in Northern Europe?
-Oil and natural gas deposits under the north sea
-Timber producing forests and rich farmland
-The sea with rich stocks of fish