Northwestern Europe chapter 11, lesson 1, 2 and 3 – Flashcards
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The ----- and the ---- plain is an area of relatively flat land that's good for farming
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Northern and Great
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The --- systems and fertile soil make an area good for farming
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River
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The Southern edge of the plains is covered in -----, a fine, rich kind of soil left by glaciers
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Loess
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A tall, jagged mountain range, the ----, runs across the Southern part of the region.
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Alps
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People depend on rivers for ------, ------, and ------
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Transportation, trade, and recreation activities
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Most cities in Northwestern Europe are within 300 miles of a --- or ---- coast
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sea or ocean
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Approximately 25% of the Netherlands is ----------
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Below sea level
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In the Netherlands, ----- keep back the water
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Dikes
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A powerful, warm, ------ ------ called the North Atlantic ----- , brings warm water up from the Carribeans
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Ocean current, current
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Most of Northwestern Europe has a ------ ---- ---- climate, with mild winters and cool summers
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Marine West Coast (Humid)
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The trees in the region are both ----- and -----
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deciduous and coniferous, con. meaning pine trees and dec. meaning it loses its leaves
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Northwestern Europe's abundant ---- and ------ resources made it possible for industrial development to take place beginning in the 1700's
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coal and iron core
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How did the Roman empire change Northwestern Europe physically, culturally, and politically?
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Built roads, cities, and towns; also brought stable and general prosperity; brought Christianity
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What were some long-term effects of the Crusades? (Crusades are a series of religious wars fought against Muslims to regain holy land)
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It opened trade routes to the Eastern Mediterranean; exchange of cultural ideas, economies, politics
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What is a major long-term effect of the Protestant Reformation?
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Germany with Martin Luther to decrease power of RCC and introduced Protestantism
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How are the Enlightenment and the spread of democracy connected?
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To value reason and tradition; began to question governments and wanted a voice in government
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Why did industrialization and urbanization effect family size?
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They needed kids to work on the farm
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What is the European Union?
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Countries seeking unity
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Describe the waves of immigration from other countries to Great Britain, Germany, and France
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In 1945 people moved to the United Kingdom from South Asia through the Indies; Germany called immigrants "guest workers" and encourage them to move for economic growth
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What firsts have the women of Northwestern Europe received?
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Equality and political empowerment. They also have higher education and female are heads of state
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Name three artistic movements that began in Northwestern Europe and what they mean
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1) Romanticism- to evoke an emotion 2)Realism- everyday life 3)Impressionism- impressions of natural world
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What are the main service industries in Northwestern Europe today, and which countries are involved?
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70% of people were involved in the service industry- UK/ Switzerland- banking/insurance
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What drives the large amount of trade activity of the European Union?
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Eliminating tariffs and other trade barriers
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The economy of Northwestern Europe is highly developed and ------
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Industrialized
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Northern Europe uses large amounts of ----- -----, which generates many ----- ------
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natural resources, 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 ha somewhat reversed the problem in the Northeast Atlantic and in the Baltic sea
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overfishing
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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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Precipitation 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 limestone
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fish
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Countries in the EU (European Union) can face ------ ----- if they don't respect environmental laws
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"legal action", or fines
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Many factories now burn ------ --- instead of coal, or are powered by fuels such as solar and wind power
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natural gas
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Al the countries in Northwestern Europe have ratified, or approved, the ------- -------, part of a treaty in climate change
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Kyoto Protocal
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The ---- ---- ----- system creates economic incentives to reduce emission levels
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Cap and 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
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Greenpeace, Oceana, and Seas At Risk are three ----- that are working to protect ecosystems
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"NGO's"- Non-governmental organization
