Intro
What climate code would a Desert be considered?
B, dry and hot
List the main points about Germany
(there are 3)
1. powerful economy
2. most populated, and shrinking
Syrian refugee immigration is an issue for other countries due to the schengen
Why is Northern Ireland part of the UK?
Cultural ties to Britain over time
Describe main points of Iceland
(There are 3)
1. Need Hot Water for Geothermal Energy
2. Named Iceland to keep people out
3. Difficult Language
What is the EU Schengen? Why is it a issue?
-Freedom of Migration
-Issue because some countries want more control over their borders.
What is the name of the map that fits most of the Earth's land in a single projection?
Land Hemisphere
Which country in Europe has the highest GDP per capita?
Liechtenstein
Why is Norway a mild climate regardless of it's high latitude?
North Atlantic Current (aka Gulf Stream) is a warm current hitting the land.
What is the one important thing on Svalbard?
Global Seed Vault
The physical geography of Europe created many Nation States, what issue does this cause?
Evolution of culture allows for different languages to emerge, creating increased issue in communication
Describe Jared Diamonds thesis.
(There are 6 main points)
1. Animals: Pig, Horse, Cattle, Sheep
2. Wheat
3. Physical Geography allowed for Transportation and Exploration
4. Social Stratification, Division of Labor, Knowledge
5. More animals->More diseases
6. China = Ha Jin
Describe the Land Reclamation Process, and where is this used in Europe?
1. Polders (fancy wall) pump water out and help control flooding
2. The Netherlands (about 1/2 the country was once part of the sea!)
What Country does Catalonia want to become independent from?
Spain
What is the Good Friday Agreement?
A peace offering between UK and Ireland to give Irish people in Northern Ireland a Irish Passport and a UK Passport. This will be challenged due to Brexit.
What was the main invention of the Industrial Revolution?
Steam Engine
What is the difference between the Western Upland of Europe and the European Lowlands?
WU: Destroyed, not good soil, Scandinavia
NELL: Good soil, got it from the WU glaciers, UK-> Ukraine
Where would you find a Flemish person?
Northern Belgium
Why does Denmark love bikes?
Cars are expensive!!!
How did Moldova become a independent country?
Stalin created it
Describe the European Soccer System.
(2 main points)
1. The System of Relegation keeps things interesting by switching up the teams every year (3 teams move up, 3 teams move down)
2. Every country has it's own league and only play each other in the Champions League Tournament
Describe the Pros and Cons of the European Union
Pros: Military defense, free trade
Cons: Loss of autonomy, no control over borders
What kind of Political System does Switzerland have?
Decentralized Democracy
Who was the fearless leader that kept Former Yugoslavia together regardless of the many cultural difference?
Josip Tito
What two countries does the Oresund Bridge-Tunnel connect?
Denmark -> Sweden
What country isn't a part of the European Union and has no intention of ever joining?
Switzerland