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Physical Geography
France and the Benelux Countries
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Germany and the Alpine Countries
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100
What landform stretches from the Atlantic coast into Eastern Europe?
Northern European Plain
100
Name the leading agricultural producer in the EU.
France
100
What do the Benelux Countries all have in common?
They are all densely populated.
100
Germany's economy is based on ________________.
industry
100
Name Germany’s capital.
Berlin
200
What landform covers much of Switzerland and Austria?
mountains
200
During WWII, France and the Benelux Countries were invaded by this country.
Germany
200
Belgium has been troubled by regional conflicts over ___________________ and ___________________.
language, other cultural issues
200
What industry employs more than half of Austria's workforce?
Service
200
Name the capital of Austria.
Vienna
300
West-Central Europe's marine west coast climate is a key natural resource for ____________________.
farming
300
The Dutch have used dikes and other technology to create __________________.
polders
300
Name the city that is home to the HQ of many int’l organizations including NATO.
Brussels
300
Which state united Germany into one nation? When did this happen?
Prussia, 1871
300
Describe Germany's economic growth since reunification.
Economic growth has slowed, economy of former East Germany continues to lag.
400
Name the major river in West Central Europe.
Danube River
400
What group conquered much of Gaul after Roman rule ended in the AD400s?
the Franks
400
Name the two most famous landmarks in Paris.
Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral
400
What has helped Switzerland remain neutral?
Its location and refusal to join the EU and NATO.
400
What was the extent of the Alpine Countries’ Participation in WWI?
Austria – losing side of WWI while Switzerland remained neutral
500
What are two economic activities that have been greatly influenced by climate and landforms?
Agriculture has been promoted by mild climate and flat plains. Mountains have made tourism important in the Alpine Countries.
500
What are polders and how are they created?
Polders are reclaimed lands from the sea. Dutch build dikes near the shoreline, and then use pumps to remove the water behind the dikes.
500
How are the Alpine and Benelux countries alike?
Both are small and have used their geographic and human resources wisely to build strong economies and create high standards of living for their people. They have also been influenced by the larger countries in the region.
500
What has been the impact of immigration on France and Germany?
They have both become more culturally diverse.
500
How is the relationship between France and Germany today different from the relationship between the two countries in the 1st half of the 20th century?
During the two world wars, France and Germany were on opposing sides and Germany occupied France. Today they work together in building the EU and have many trade ties.