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terrain dominated by limestone bedrock and characterized by rocky ground, caves, and sinkholes, underground rovers, and the absence of surface streams and lakes.

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karst

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The _________, _____, and,________ mountain ranges are part of Alpine system that dominated in the south.

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Carpathian, balkan, dineric alps

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The barren, rocky ____ topography of EE contains caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers

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karst

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The region of the Carpathian Mountains consists of mountains separated by large ______.

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basins

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The Balkan mountians form a _________ between the continental climate of the Danube River valley and the transitional climate south of the mountains.

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land barrier

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Broad, extensive ___________- occupy the lowlands to the north of the Carpathian Mountains.

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plains

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THe __________ RIver was the frontier of the Roman Empire and remains importnat or geographic and political reasons today.

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Danube

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The Main-Danube Canal, completed in 1992, links the North Sea and the _______.

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Black Sea

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The ________ River flows by Warsaw and other major Polish cities and industrial centers

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Vistula

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Much of Eastern Europe has a ______ climate, with cold, snowy winters and hot summers.

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humid continental

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The Carpathian Mountains, the Balkan Mountains, and the Hungarian Plain make up the ________ region.

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Danube

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The landlocked Black Sea has _________ with mild winters and warm, rainy summers.

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Humid continental and subtropical

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Romania and Latvia compensate for the lack of other energy resources by generating _________ from the Danube and other rivers

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Hydroelectricity

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Poland is most famous for its ____, known as "Baltic gold".

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amber

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Many Eastern European countries have reserves of ______, which is used in making aluminum.

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Bauxite

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Which of the following describes the physical geography of Eastern Europe's southern region? A.relatively flat; borders the Baltic Sea B.mountainous; part of Europe's Alpine system C.extensive plains; includes lowland areas D.mountainous; borders the Scandinavian Shield

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b

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Mountains that span the countries of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Albania, and Montenegro are known as the A.Swiss Alps. B.Carpathian Mountains. C.Dinaric Alps. D.Balkan Peninsula.

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c

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Which of the following does NOT describe elements of Karst terrain? A.absence of limestone bedrock B.rocky ground, caves, and sinkholes C.underground rivers D.absence of surface streams and lakes

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a

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The Northern European Plain is important to human activities in Eastern Europe for all of the following reasons except its A.large fluctuation in temperatures. B.abundant livestock. C.rich farmland. D.navigable rivers.

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a

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Which of the following BEST describes the Hungarian Plain? A.covered with caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers B.dominated by the Vistula river and its estuaries C.marked by lowlands with farms and livestock D.divided by the Elbe and Oder rivers

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c

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The second-longest river in Europe is the A.Vistula. B.Danube. C.Oder. D.Maritsa.

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b

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The Main-Danube Canal connects the A.Baltic Sea with the Gulf of Riga. B.North Sea with the Black Sea. C.Black Sea with the Aegean Sea. D.North Sea with the Baltic Sea.

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b

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Which describes the importance of the Main-Danube Canal? A.It allows for transport of goods in both directions. B.It serves as a border between Poland and Germany. C.It links areas of the south with Baltic Sea ports. D.It is crucial to the Polish economy.

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a

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Much of Eastern Europe is characterized by A.a humid subtropical climate. B.dry winters and warm, wet summers. C.moderate average temperatures. D.cold, snowy winters and hot summers.

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d

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Which of the following climate factors affect vegetation in the northern Adriatic region of Eastern Europe? A.cold and dry continental air B.rainy winters and dry, sunny summers C.short, mild winters and year-round rain D.cold winters and hot, dry summers

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c

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EE physical geography is characterized by what?

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plain and mountains

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Mountain range in Slovakia and Northern Romania

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Carpathian

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_______ mountains of bulgaria

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Balkan

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the Dinaric alps, the carpathian mountains and the Balkan mountains are the eastern extension of the _______.

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Swiss alps

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mountains dominate in the ______.

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south

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_______ within these mountains areas are restricted to relatively small plains and deltas formed by deposits of rock fragments and particles carried down by rivers that erode mountains.

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lowlands

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This region exhibits _______ topography.

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karst

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North of the Carpathians, the landscape diplays broad, extensive plains, such as the lowland areas that dominate Poland and the Baltic countries. These lowlands are part of the _________.

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Northern European Plain

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The Danube River divides _______, the capital of hungary, into its two main parts Buda and Pest.

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budapest

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The Danube is connected to the ___, a tributartary if the Rhine river, by the Main-Danube Canal.

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main river

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________ is the largest river in Poland, it flows south to north, and empties into the Baltic Sea. Warsaw, the capital of poland lies on the banks of this river.

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Vistula

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The Vistula is connected by canal to the _______ river, which originates in the Czech republic. it also empties into the baltic sea. It is the boarder between Poland and germany. it is a crucial part of the Polish economy.

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Oder

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______ is an inland sea that hugs th ecoast of the Balkan Peninsula and has served to link Eruope to Asia doe centriesa

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black sea

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A narrow channel connects the Black Sea to the ____--- Sea that borders the region to the south. ________ connects to the Atlantic Ocean, creating an important lin for trade between E and the rest of the world

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Mediterranean

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The _______ sea in the north, between mainland Europe and the Scandinavian Peninsula has historically been used as a trade route for importing oil and coal and exporting minerals, timber, and wood products.

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Baltic

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The ______ region and the Northern european Plain are marked by long, cold winters. The summers are relatively short in this area of continental climate. in the forest of the _____ region, evergreens outnumber deciduous forest, while an equal mix of evergreens and deciduous trees are found across the NEP

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Baltic Sea

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In the forest of the ______ region, evergreens outnumber deciduous forest, while an equal mix of evergreens and deciduous trees are found across the ______

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Baltic Sea,NEP

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Some countries such as LAtvia, have begun to take advantage of water as a potential source of such Latvia, have begun to take advantage of water as a potential source of __________.

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hydroelectricity

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_________- struggles have shaped Eastern Europe.

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Political and ethnic

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Slavic peoples living on the ___ were protected by mountains from invading armies.

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balkan Penisula

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what is a region where political alliances are constantly splintering and fracturing based on ethnicity?

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shatter belt

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What is the division of a region into smaller regions?

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Balkanization

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What is the expelling from a country or genocide of an ethnic group?

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Ethnic cleansing

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The Romans conquered the lands between the ______ and __________, and named the area Romania.

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Carpathian mountains, danube river

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The Romans conquered the lands between the Carpathian Mountains and Danube river, and named the area Romania. The region became part of the _____ Empire that arose after the fall of the Roman Empire

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Byzantine

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After World Was 2, Eastern Europe fell under control of the communist _______.

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Soviet Union

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The Soviets used Eastern Europe as a ________ of military protection between them and the west.

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buffer zone

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in 1991, nationalism and financial crisis created new, ethnic-based countries within _______.

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Yugoslavia

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Wars, migrations, and changing political borders have influenced the population patterns of EE.

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population

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The ____ and the ______ are two ethnic groups in EE.

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Roma, Slavs

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Population density and distribution in EE are influenced by ________- such as fertile soil and abundant water

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geographic factors

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The majority of EE's population now lives in and around _ and ________ , though the population in the twentieth century was more rural.

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cities, towns

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EE today still feels the effects of being part of the _______.

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Soviet Bloc

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As the region has transitioned to ___ governments ans market economies some countries have faced lack of funds for education and health care.

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democratic

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The conflict in the Balkan Peninsula in the 1990s was caused by __ and _______ differnces

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religons, ethnic

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The most common themes in ___ reflect the history of the region, which includes war, ethnic, conflict, and economic depression.

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literature

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the countries closer to ______ benefited early from the market system.

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Western E

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EE economies have made a transition to ________ economies over the past 20 years.

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market

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___ regions of EE grow olives, citrus fruits, dates, and grapes; _____ regions of EE grow wheat, rye, and other grains

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southern, north

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EE has become a global producer of _________.

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low-cost manufacturing of electronic products

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By 2012, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, and Romania were members of the _____.

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EU

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Eastern Europe's political geography changed drastically in 1991 as the result of A.the dissolution of the Soviet Union. B.persistent territorial splintering. C.invasions from people in Asia. D.the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

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a

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What led to the settlement and formation of independent states of Slavic peoples on the Balkan Peninsula by the A.D. 400s and 500s? A.They merged with Celtic and Germanic tribes. B.The river and estuary systems served as key trade routes. C.The mountainous terrain allowed them to resist invading armies. D.The persistent conflict on the peninsula spread, leading to the defeat of the Mongols.

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c

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When Romans conquered lands between the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube River around A.D. 106, they named the area A.the shatter belt. B.Romania. C.Bosnia and Herzegovina. D.Hungary.

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b

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The Byzantine Empire lasted for a thousand years before falling to A.Bosnia and Herzegovina. B.Hungary. C.Austria. D.Ottoman Turks.

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d

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Which of the following BEST describes the term Balkanization? A.the ongoing, continuing process of reconstruction B.the division of larger countries into smaller countries C.the splintering and fracturing of political alliances D.the expulsion from a country or genocide of an ethnic group

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b

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What started the First Balkan War? A.the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand B.Soviet communists taking control of Eastern Europe C.Adolf Hitler's slow overtaking of Eastern Europe D.an alliance between Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia, and Montenegro

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d

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How did ethnic conflict lead to the start of World War I? A.A new map of Europe was drawn, inciting conflict. B.The Austro-Hungarian Empire began ruling non-Slavic lands. C.A Serbian nationalist assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand. D.The Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires ended.

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c

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Which of the following countries benefited from economic ties with Germany after the fall of communism and the change to a market system? A.Macedonia B.Slovenia C.Romania D.Bulgaria

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b

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Slavs are an ethnic group defined mainly by their A.literature. B.music. C.religion. D.language.

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d

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What led to urbanization in Eastern Europe during the 1900s? A.industrialization B.fertile soil C.olive, fruit, and grape production D.overfishing of the Danube

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a

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___ is known as a shatterbelt region.

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EE

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The earliest ___ migrated from asia 1000s of years ago and settled in EE alongside Celtic and Germanic tribes. The _______ peoples living on the Balkan peninsula established independent states.

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Slavs

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_____ ruled much of EE after the fall of the Byzantine Empire until the end of World war 1.

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Ottoman Empire

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The breakup of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian EMpires after WW! left regions of peoples without formally recognized countries. A new ___ of Europe was drawn based on ethnicity, population, politics, and economic strengths. One new country, yugoslavia , combined many ethnic groups in lands that had been contested between the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman EMpires for hundred of years

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map

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As a _______ region the BAlkan Peninsula went through the process of Balkanization. Yugoslavia tried to reverse the pattern but failed in 1991.

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shatter belt

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The control of communist Eastern Europe in contrast to Democratic western Europe brought about he ____, an ideological, political, and geographical war.

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cold war

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after WW2, EE fell under the control of the communist ______.

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soviet union

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Yugos;avia had serbia and montenegro left. Power struggles resulted in ____. and ethnic cleansing followed.

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Civil war

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Bosnian croats and BOsnian Muslims were affected the most by this.

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ethnic cleasning

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in less than 20 Yugoslavia was divided into __ smaller independent countries.

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8

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Most EE are ethnically ______

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slavic

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An ethnic group that traces its language to Indo-European origins, though to have migrated from India, and generally have less education, poorer health care, and shorter life expectancies.

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roma

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Joining the _- has a major advantage to those Eastern european countries that met the requirements for membership

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EU

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Following world war 2 many internal and external ________ happened. mAny jewish people emigrated to Israel and to other countries.

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migration

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HOw is health care and education? free education and literacy rates are rising most europeans have acess to quality health care provided by national governements

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good

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______________ and ______ differences are at the heart of conflict in the Balkan Peninsula in 1990s. tensions between Serbs and other ethnic groups such as Croats and Bosnians.

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religious and ethnic

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fewer childern small houses or apartmetnd

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families

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_____ have made gains in education and, as a result are employed in professional jobs.

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women

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This region has produced world-famous writers, such as Czech-born Franz Kafka, know for his noval metamorphosis.

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Franz Kafka

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Eastern European countries have made the transition to _____- systems over the past 20 years. The change to a ______ has presented both problems of production and consumption.

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market economiees

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the countries located nearest to Western Europe ________ early from the market system and received investments from countries.

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benefited

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economy?

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agricultral, industry, tectnology

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economic downturn that was most serious with Grece, Portugal, Ireland, Italy, and Spain.

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The great Recession of 2008

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the action of renewing forest cover (as by natural seeding or by the artificial planting of seeds or young trees)

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reforestation

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water formed by melting snow and ice

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meltwater

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Today, the high cost of electricity has led to forest destruction in Eastern Europe caused by A.a decline in urban growth. B.illegal logging. C.the need for space in cities and farms. D.a call for renewable energy.

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b

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A major consequence of illegal logging in urban areas is A.household fires. B.desertification. C.air pollution. D.reforestation.

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c

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The process of replanting trees is known as A.reforestation. B.biodiversity. C.deforestation. D.wood processing.

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a

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Some argue that cutting down trees in the Białowieza Forest can have a positive impact on the region because it can A.protect endangered wildlife. B.increase biodiversity. C.improve reforestation efforts. D.provide jobs for Polish workers.

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d

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An example of the devastating impact that pollution has had on Eastern Europe's environment can be seen in a region known as the A.meltwater. B.black triangle. C.Białowieza Forest. D.emission zone.

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b

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Reliance on coal burning in some regions of Eastern Europe led to A.deforestation. B.decreased air pollution. C.respiratory diseases and cancer. D.increased unemployment.

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c

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Reliance on coal burning in some regions of Eastern Europe led to A.deforestation. B.decreased air pollution. C.respiratory diseases and cancer. D.increased unemployment.

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a

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What led to environmental protection laws? A.pressure from environmentalists B.overfishing C.deforestation D.public health issues

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d

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What assistance is NOT being sought by Eastern European countries to help offset the costs of cleanup? A.financial aid B.employment incentives C.advanced technology D.investment from EU countries in Western Europe

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b

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An organization committed to preserving the Danube-Carpathian region and protecting biodiversity is the A.International Maritime Organization. B.Helsinki Convention. C.World Wildlife Fund. D.Regional Environmental Center.

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c

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The ____ is a heavily industrialized area of Poland, eastern Germany, and the Czech Republic that relies primarily on burning coal as a power source.

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black triangle

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The ____ governments in EE placed an emphasis on rapid industrialization and heavy manufacturing.

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communist

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Acid rain not only affects forests but lakes and rivers as well. In the cold EE winters, _____ carries industrial pollution to ground. When this _ melts in the spring, meltwater caries the acid into lakes and rivers.

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snow

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_______ in EE is a huge problem. As water moves over and through the ground, it picks up chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The runoff deposits pollutants into water sources and has severely polluted both the Danube and Vistula Rivers.

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agricultural pollution

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As EE countries joined the _, they have come under the environmental protection standards and cleanup required of member countries. The __ has also set strict emissions regulations for industries and vehicles. This often involves equipping smokestacks and vehicle exhaust systems with devices that remove sulfur and nitrogen compounds from their emissions

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EU

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What are areas where vehicles whose pollutant whose pollutant emissions are too high cannot enter? (EU standard)

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low emission zones

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Potential EU member countries have meet certain environmental standards to be admitted into the EU. Furthermore, member states can face __ action if they do not respect international environmental laws.

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legal

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What countries lag behind larger EE countries in terms of addressing environmental issues because of political instability and there major challenge is working across political borders, some want to join the EU?

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Balkan countries

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The Balkan countries need to update their mining methods, adopt modern technologies, and provide education about environmental sustainability to join what?

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EU

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____ is at the top of the united nations list of countries where citizens die from urban pollution?

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Bulgaria

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The Black triangle in EE is an area where:

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the burning of coal leaves soot over much of the area

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Before 1989, EE had terrible environmental condition because:

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there were virtually no laws to protect the enviroment

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today, enviromental help for many of the EE countries is coming from :

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EU

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Compared to rest of EE, the Balkan counties:

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lag behind in addressing enviromental issues

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The mountains of the southern portion of the EE are an extension of the __.

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Alps

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The karst topography of EE is a result of water eating away at _____.

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limestone

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The NOrthern EE is dominated by ____.

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the Northern European Plain

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Of the rivers of EE, the ___ is the second longest , empties into the back sea, and was the border of the Roman EMpire.

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danube

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Of the various EE countries, ____ is famous for its amber.

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Poland

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Much of the region has a ______ climate characterized by cold, snowy winters and hot summers.

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humid contiental

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The Baltic Sea region and the Northern European Plain are marked by long, cold winters with temperatures reaching an average low of 14f in midwinter. The summers are relativly short in this area of _____.

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continental climate

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The region of the Northern European Plain is sometimes referred to as the Danube region and comprises the Carpathian and balkan Mountain together with the Hungarian Plain. The Danube region also has a _________. However winters and summers are equally long and the region enjoys moderate temps.

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continental climate

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come coastal regions of the landlocked Black sea have microbiomes that are a combination of ____- and _______ climates. These regions are characterized by mild winters and a great deal of precipitation during the warm summers.

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humid continental and humid subtropical

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The basin northeast of the Black sea is typified by a ______ climate, with cold winters and hot, dry summers and a grassland biome.

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steppe

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__ air flowing across the Mediterranean and Black Seas ensures warm, moist wummers on the southwestern shores.

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Subtropical

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Areas around most of the Adriatic Sea have a ________ climate characterized by mild, rainy winters and hot, dry, and sunny summers. The natural vegetation here is predominantly shrubland interspersed with woodlands and some forests. The _______ climate supports crops such as olives and grapes.

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meditteranean

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The northern Adriatic has a ______ climate, which means it has short, mild winters and year-round rain. The vegetation in this climate consists of prairies, inland grasslands, and evergreen and deciduous forests.

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humid subtropical

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To the east of the Adriatic Sea, the Dinaric Alps experience _____ and __ continental air, cooling Croatia's coastal cities such as Split and Dubrovnik.

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cold, dry

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