Northern Europe Geography
Name the 5 countries of Northern Europe.
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland
Who were the Norsemen and why did they build warships?
Vikings; for raiding and exploration
List 3 human activities that caused environmental issues in Northern Europe.
Logging, industrial pollution, agriculture
What is permafrost?
Permanently frozen ground
What is Russia’s most important industry?
Energy, especially oil and natural gas
What is the world’s largest island (that is not a continent)?
Greenland
What was the official religion of Northern Europe?
Christianity, mainly Protestant
Why are Scandinavia’s forests dealing with deforestation?
Overharvesting and acid rain
What is chernozem?
Rich black soil found in Russia
What type of economy did the Soviet Union operate under communist rule?
Command economy
How was the landscape of Denmark formed?
Glacial activity or Glaciation
How did the Renaissance and Protestant Reformation impact Northern Europe?
Spread of new ideas and religious reform
List the 3 causes of pollution in Northern Europe.
ndustrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, agriculture chemicals
What is continentality?
The effect of distance from the ocean on climate
Name the two principles of communism.
Classless society and common ownership of production.
What do waterfalls and rapids provide Northern Europe with?
Hydroelectric power
What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Northern Europe?
Growth of industry and urbanization
What is the Kyoto Protocol?
An international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
What is the highest mountain in Russia and its height?
Mount Elbrus; 18,510 ft
How long can nuclear waste remain radioactive?
Thousands of years.
Which regions of Northern Europe have coniferous forests?
Scandinavia and parts of Finland
Why are taxes higher in Northern Europe?
To support social welfare programs
What drew farmers to the Plains of Northern Europe?
fertile soil and flat land
What is the longest river in Europe and its length?
Volga River; 2,293 miles
Who is the founder of modern communism?
Karl Marx