European Maps
The English Channel
What language family is most widely spoken throughout Europe?
Germanic
In what areas would most people live in the UK, Germany, and Russia?
Urban areas.
This large island nation's capital is London.
The United Kingdom
Four days of thick smog covered the city. This caused an increase in crime, illness, and death. What was this called?
The Great Smog of 1952
What are two languages that are part of the Romance language family?
Italian
French
Spanish
What area of Russia has the highest population densities?
The area west of the Ural Mountains
What were some of the impacts from the Ukraine disaster of Chernobyl on the people and environment of the area? (Name 2 effects)
Cancer cases increased
People became very sick and died if exposed
Contaminated soil and water
Radiation spread across the region
People were forced to evacuate
What is the term that means "worshipping one god"?
Monotheistic
Why do very few people live in the Northern areas of Russia?
Cold,harsh climate
Difficult to access natural resources
Lack of major cities
Little public transportation
What is the name of the mountain range between France and Spain?
The Pyrenees
What are two consequences of Acid Rain in Germany?
Trees and forests are destroyed
Soil and water is contaminated
Erosion of buildings and stations
What three things do all three major religions in Europe have in common?
They all believe Abraham is "the father" of the religion
They are all monotheistic
They all began in Southwest Asia
How does Germany's location in Europe benefit it's trade with other countries?
The Rhine and Danube Rivers for shipping and the seaports make it easy for trade.
Which physical feature is known for its rich soil and spans across northeastern Europe?
North European Plain
What event started the air pollution problem in the United Kingdom?
The Industrial Revolution
What language do the Romance languages originate from?
Latin
Name 2 out of three factors that would MOST LIKELY make people live in an area? (Think: population distribution).
Natural Resources
Jobs
Climate
Location