Mr. Hill test – Flashcards

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_________ countries have different cultures, history, and societal structures than the rest of Europe, but they share similarities with each other.
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Nordic countries
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Norsemen, also called _________ , built warships and sent them on raiding expeditions to other parts of Europe.
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Vikings
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In the 1300s, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden joined together in the __________ , which was controlled by _________ .
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Kalmar Union, Denmark
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Today, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark have a form of government known as a ________ .
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Constitutional Monarch
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The __________ are an indigenous group in Norway, Sweden, and Finland who descended from nomadic people.
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Sami
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In the past, many people left Finland to live in the ________ and other countries, but now immigrants from many countries move to Finland.
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United States
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In general, the __________ density of Northern Europe is lower than in the rest of Europe.
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Population
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Northern Europe's population centers are generally near the sea to take advantage of the ________ and __________ industries.
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fishing, shipping
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Though Northern European countries value religious freedom, ________ religion dominates.
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Protestant
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The literacy rate in Scandinavia, Finland, and Iceland is nearly ________.
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100%
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Northern European countries take care of their citizens' well-being through _________.
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Social Welfare
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The Danish author ____________ is known worldwide.
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Hans Christian Anderson
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Though much of Northern Europe can supplement hydroelectric power with oil resources, Finland also relies on __________ and Denmark has invested in __________.
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Peat, Wind Energy
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The economy of Northern Europe relies heavily on trade with ________ countries.
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foreign
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Northern European countries follow what is known as the _________ , in which governments support social welfare, promote equality, and encourage trade.
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Nordic Model
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What is the Nordic Model, and why might other countries not wish to imitate it?
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The Nordic Model refers to the economic and social models of the Northern European countries. This particular brand of mixed economy is characterized by welfare policies in which gov't plays important roles in protecting the social and economic health of their citizens. It emphasizes labor force participation and promotes gender equality and fiscal expansion. People may not want to participate because it is expensive. Healthcare is payed for by the tax payers and may not bee practical for poor countries.
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__________ is endangering many of the 230 species of fish in the North Sea.
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Overfishing
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The Baltic Sea has a unique ___________ , because of its isolation from the open ocean.
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ecology
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Increased shipping has brought _________ into the Baltic sea.
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Invasive species
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The rapid breakdown of organic matter caused by deforestation will put __________ gas into the atmosphere.
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Carbon Dioxide
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The _____________ have been affected by industrialization and thee draining of the land for building and agriculture.
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Freshwater tidal marshes
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___________ is a valuable source of energy, but its production requires draining wetlands and burning the peat, which releases large amounts of carbon dioxide.
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Peat
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The effects of climate change are more obvious in Northern Europe because of its ___________ location.
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High Latitudes
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Scandinavia scientists were among the first in the world to recognize the environmental damage caused by __________.
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Acid Rain
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Occasional ___________ from ships cause great damage to marine life and wetland areas.
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Oil Spills
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Environmental management in Northern Europe focuses on _________ and planning for long-term protection.
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Sustainability
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In an early example of conservation, about 100 years ago, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark passed laws to limit the amount of ________ that could be harvested.
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Timber
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What are the cause-effect relationships of natural and human activities on environmental issues in the Baltic Sea ecosystem?
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The Baltic Sea undergoes water stratification, which contributes to eutrophication. It is also susceptible to pollution from runoff from both coastal and river areas, which are in close proximity to population centers and industrial and agricultural development. An increase in ship traffic has introduced a number of invasive species, which can have a detrimental effect on the sea.
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The Movement in the 1700s that questioned tradition and sparked a desire for greater participation in the government was the _______.
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Enlightenment
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An economic system in which business leaders use profits to expand their companies is ___________.
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Industrial Capitalism
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The currency of the European Union is the _________.
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Euros
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The post- World War II power struggle between the communist world and the non-communist world is known as the __________.
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Cold War
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While Great Britain attracts immigrants from South Asia and the West Indies, ________ attracts immigrants from its former colonies, Algeria and Morocco.
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France
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Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
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Great Britain
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Which three countries have the highest population densities of countries in Northwestern Europe?
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The Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom
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Which statement about religion in Northwestern Europe is true?
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While the majority of people in Northwestern Europe are Christians, most do not practice their faith or attend church regularly.
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Which pair correctly matches an agricultural crop with the region where it is grown?
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Southern France: Grapes
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What industry employs the majority of workers in Northwestern Europe?
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Service
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The economy of Northwestern Europe is highly developed and _________.
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Industrialized
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Northwestern Europe uses large amounts of ________ , which generates many __________.
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Natural Resources, considerable waste products
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Countries that border the _________ Sea use that body of water for waste disposal.
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Mediterranean
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The problem of ________ is a major concern for the European Union, although proper management has somewhat reversed the problem in the Northeast Atlantic and in the Baltic Sea.
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Unsustainable Fishing
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Manufacturing and the heavy use of motor vehicles has produced _____________ throughout the region.
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Air pollution
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Participation known as _________ results from moisture combining with air polluted with acidic chemicals.
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Acid Rain
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This precipitation ruins forests and rivers, kills ________ and other organisms when it flows into lakes, and damages buildings, especially those made of _________.
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Fish, Limestone
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Countries in the EU can face ________ if they do not respect environmental protection laws.
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legal action
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Many factories now burn _______ instead of coal, or are powered by __________ such as solar power and wind power.
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Natural Gas, alternative fuel sources
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All the countries in Northwestern Europe have ratified, or approved, the ________ , part of a treaty on climate change.
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Kyoto protocol
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The ___________ system creates economic incentives to reduce emission levels.
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Cap-n-Trade
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The EU's ______________ requires that several rivers in Europe must undergo major restoration by 2015.
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Water Framework Directive
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Greenpeace, Oceania, and Seas At Risk are three ________ that are working to protect ecopsystems.
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Nongovernmental Organizations
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Nordic Countries
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Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden
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