Chapter 2 Western Europe Test – Flashcards
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Fjord
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deep, high walled coastal valley created by glacier movement and filled by the waters of melting glaciers
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Polder
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land below sea level from which water has been removed and is protected by dikes (dams)
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Deciduous
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trees that loose leaves in the fall
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Dike
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dam
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Loess
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fine-grained, fertile soil
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Iberian
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of Spain and Portugal
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Navigable
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able to be used for travel by water
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Mistral
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strong, dry, cold north or northwestern wind that blows in France
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Cyclone
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severe windstorm characterized by spiraling winds
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Sirocco
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windstorm that blows up clouds of dust or sand
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Glacier
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slow moving river of snow and ice that moves on the earth's surface
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Drought
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long period of dry weather resulting in water shortages
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Harbor
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safe place for ships to dock
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Population density
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the number of people who live in a square mile or kilometer
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Multicultural
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of many cultures
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Germanic
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of or relating to the German language; branch of the Indo-European languages
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Cultural divergence
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government policy that attempts to restrict the access of its population to outside culture
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Cultural diffusion
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the process whereby one culture adopts the traits of another
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Cultural convergence
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the contact and interaction of culture groups
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Transnational
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loosening of boundaries between countries, increasing the interaction of cultural groups
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Supranational
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membership in a group or organization that goes beyond national boundaries
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Nationalist
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having extreme pride in a specific country
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Imperialism
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policy extending political, economic, or military rule over a foreign nation
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Colonialism
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the control of an overseas colony by a foreign power
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Urbanization
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the increase in population of a city
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Satellite country
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technically an independent nation that is under the military and/or financial control of another nation
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Be able to identify the following countries.
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Sweden, Denmark, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, France
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What are the most common renewable energy resources used int he Nordic nations?
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geothermal and hydroelectric
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How did glacial movement impact the Nordic nations?
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created thousands of lakes, a jagged coastline, and regions of rocky soil
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What impact does the North Atlantic Current have on Norway?
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the areas are warmer
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What renewable resource is produced in Western Central Europe?
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hydropower
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What is Europe's most important commercial river?
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Rhine river
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Which peninsula do the Pyrenees Mountains separate?
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Iberian peninsula
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Describe Southern Europe's landscape.
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mountainous
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Where do most Europeans live?
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cities, urban areas
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Why is Immigration in Europe a concern?
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Immigrants dilute European culture, increase the threat of terrorism, and take jobs away from natives
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Most European nations have ______ dominant culture.
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one
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What is the most widely observed religion in Europe?
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Christianity
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What European countries have a large population of Protestants?
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England, Norway, and The Netherlands
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In what parts of Europe are the Germanic languages mainly spoken?
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Northwest, North, and Central Europe
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Name the main Romance languages.
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French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
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By the end of the 19th century, most of Europe´s colonies were in?
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Asia, Africa, South Pacific
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What was the original purpose of NATO? who are its members? What does it protect? What is it an abbreviation for?
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Its original purpose was to defend it members from soviet aggression. Members include US and Canada. Protects individual freedom and democracy. Stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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What are the benefits to the EU?
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No tariffs between member nations. Member nations give up some sovereignty to belong to EU. Citizens don need to present passports at border. Can live, work, or study in any member nation.
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True or False. EU members give up some sovereignty to belong.
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True
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Name the environmental issues facing Europe.
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Water pollution, soil degradation, ozone layer depletion, decreased biodiversity
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What are the results of urban development?
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Reduced forested areas, increased paved surfaces, increased flooding
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True or False. One factor that lead to the fall of the Roman Empire was the territory was too large to defend.
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True
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What factors lead to WWl?
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The depression, separation of cultural groups, conflicting ideas, German aggression
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The _________ War was a time of great political turmoil that divided Europe into Eastern and Western sections.
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Cold
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True or False. Western Europe has taken a leading role in developing global environmental issues.
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True
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Reduced consumption and production will most likely be accomplished by which of the following?
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Improving irrigation, pricing resources accurately, redesigning product packaging, reducing reliance on energy resources
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What factors have lead reduced air pollution in Western Europe?
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Improved engines, catalytic converters, cleaner burning fuels
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These countries have a coastline
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Denmark, France, Norway, Spain
