Lesson 15 - Population Dilemmas
What does TFR stand for?
Total Fertility Rate
When did the Chernobyl accident happen?
1986
Where is the Central Siberian Plateau?
The Central Siberian Plateau is located in Russia at 65° N, 100° E.
What is the European Union?
A political and economic international organization comprising 27 states located in Europe. The EU was founded by the Maastricht Treaty on November 1, 1993.
What are two approaches that Europe attempted to get more workers?
1. Keeping older workers working longer. For example, in Germany companies retrain older workers and change environments for what is more comfortable for the worker.
2. Encouraging women to stay because many leave once they have their first child because they feel that managing work and family life is too complicated.
Explain one effort to push back acid rain.
3 Answers -
Through the European Union legislation. In part to the legislation, sulfur dioxide emissions declined 94% between 1974 to 2011.
Promoting new technologies such as smokestack scrubbers and the catalytic converter to reduce the emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
What states in Europe have only Humid Continental climate?
Estonia, Latvia, Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia.
How long was the contract signed for?
10 years
What are two ways Europe is trying to look for workers outside of Europe?
1. Move jobs that are performed in Europe to other places in the world.
2. Encouraging people to come to Europe.
What form of energy is produced by nuclear power plants?
Nuclear radiation
Iceland has what two climate zones?
Which war did the European Common Market form?
World War ll
What are the 2 main reasons for negative population growth?
Women want to pursue education and career first
The high cost of living in Europe for a child makes Europeans concerned about their position to take care of a family.
What are the two types of pollution people can create?
Accidental and General Pollution
Which country has hydroelectric power south of Europe?
Spain
What did the European Union hope to prevent?
Future wars and arguements
How can negative population growth affect an economy?
With less children being born, more and more teachers are getting unemployed. Over time, there will be less people in the military causing a loss of power in that country while businesses will move their supply to stronger countries. More deaths are caused due to failing businesses.
What carried the radiation to Sweden from the Soviet Union?
Wind
What is the urban population range in Moscow?
Over 8,000,000 people (125-250 psm or 50-100 psk)
Which nations formed the EU?
France, Belgium, West Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, and Italy.