Chapter 10-11 Self Check Quizzes Jennings – Flashcards
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Landforms in Northern Europe were formed by a process known as
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glaciation
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Which of the following describes some of the landforms in Northern Europe?
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Norway and northern Sweden are mountainous, Finland is mostly flat, and all are dotted with many lakes.
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The landforms of Svalbard were created through repeated ice ages and the folding and faulting due to
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continental drift and plate tectonics
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Iceland has abundant geothermal energy sources because of the region's
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tectonic activity
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Northern Europe's climate patterns are influenced by proximity to large bodies of water, as well as mountain barriers, wind patterns, and
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latitude
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Which of the following explains the impact of latitude on Northern Europe's vegetation patterns?
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The region's cold temperatures and frozen ground limit plant growth
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Finland and Sweden get hydroelectric power from
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rivers formed by meltwater from glaciers
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Other European countries rely on Norway for
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Oil and natural gas
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Which of the following is an example of harnessing tectonic activity?
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Geothermal energy provides heat for the city of Reykjavík
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Denmark is number one in the world for
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electricity generated from renewable sources
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What caused Nordic countries to become more continental in the 1300s?
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increased trade
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As a result of Viking invasions,
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Old Norse evolved as the present-day Nordic language.
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Which of the following is NOT an example of Northern European countries' tax-funded public welfare programs?
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strict immigration policies
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Because the governments of Northern European countries fund programs that benefit all residents, they are known as
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welfare states
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Northern Europe's population patterns have been influenced by the migration of people primarily seeking to
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escape conflict in their home countries or find work
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The political culture in Northern Europe changed in the nineteenth century as new classes of people brought new ideas, ultimately leading to
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democracy and independence
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In the twenty-first century, migration from Finland has slowed mainly due to
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relaxed immigration policies and improved economic conditions
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Descendants of nomadic peoples who lived in northern Scandinavia for thousands of years are known as the
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Sami
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Northern European countries all have small, open economies with an emphasis on
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foreign trade
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Which of the following is NOT an element of the Nordic model?
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reduced immigration
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An increase in ship traffic on the Baltic Sea has introduced
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invasive species
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Water stratification in the Baltic Sea contributes to
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eutrophication
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The deforestation of much of Europe's original forests has been caused by
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logging and agriculture
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The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere can be caused by
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deforestation of the boreal forest
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Scandinavian scientists in the 1950s learned that damage to some of Northern Europe's lakes and streams was being caused by
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acid rain
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Which of the following describes how air pollution impacts northern regions of Europe?
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Winds carry pollution from the United Kingdom and other industrialized parts of Europe
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Northern Europe's climate is changing more rapidly than in many other parts of the world due to its
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high latitudes
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Which of the following describes how climate change impacts Northern Europe's ecosystems?
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Birds migrate earlier or not at all
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The promotion of recreational travel based on concern for the environment is known as
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ecotourism
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Limiting the amount of timber that can be harvested is an example of
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conservation
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The Northwestern European Plain is used mainly for
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agriculture
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Where are the Central Uplands located?
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between the Alps and the Northern European Plain
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Which of the following best describes the Alps?
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tall mountains
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Which of the following is the main reason the oceans are economically important to Northwestern Europe?
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There are many ports to access ocean transportation.
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Water sources in the Alps are often used for...
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generating hydroelectric power.
