Unit 8 World Geography Test Answers – Flashcards

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Which nations are considered the Baltic countries? Belarus Estonia Latvia Lithuania Russia
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Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
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Europe's second largest country is _____. Belarus Estonia Latvia Ukraine
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Ukraine
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The terrain of most of the Baltic countries can be described as _____. Choose all that apply. arid desert marshy mountainous lowland
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marshy, lowland
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What resource is common to the Baltic nations? amber peat petroleum silver
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peat
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Which nation is landlocked? Belarus Estonia Latvia Ukraine
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Belarus
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Which factors limit the potential of Siberia's resources? Choose those that apply. chernozem climate inferior quality terrain
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climate, terrain
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Which statements describe Russia's water systems? Commercial fishing operates year-round on the Volga. Russian rivers provide energy for the nation. Some water systems are unnavigable for a portion of the year. The world's largest freshwater lake is in Russia. There are few water resources in Russia.
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2, 3, 4
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Russia's climate is mostly _____. humid Mediterranean polar tropical
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polar
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Which phrases describe the West Siberian Plain? the world's largest plain harsh climate industrial center densely populated rich in resources
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1, 2, 5
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The country of ______, the largest country in the world, lies on a landmass that is compromised of two continents, called ______. This country is separated by the ______ Mountains. Most of the population of this country lives in _______ to the _____ of the mountains.
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Russia, Eurasia, Ural, Europe, west
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Which seas border the Balkan region? Choose all that apply. Adriatic Aegean Baltic Black Caspian Ionian
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Adriatic, Aegean,Black, Ionian
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The Balkan terrain is mainly _____. coastal desert flat mountainous
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mountainous
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Which factors make most of the Balkans unsuitable for farming? Choose all that apply. dry summers mountains short rivers soil quality warm winters
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dry summers, mountains, soil quality
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Iron Gate is between these two countries. Bulgaria Croatia Romania Serbia
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Romania, Serbia
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The most abundant energy resource in the Balkans is _____. coal natural gas petroleum solar
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coal
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What physical feature is largely responsible for separating the ethnic groups of the Balkans? Iron Gate mountains the Danube the Turkish Straits
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mountains
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Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Slovenia, Albania, Greece
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Balkan Region
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The Balkan Region most important river is______.
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Danube
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The Danube River is used for________.
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commerce, transportation, hydroelectric power
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The Danube forms a border between these two countries. Czech Republic Hungary Poland Slovakia
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Hungary, Slovakia
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Which country does the North European Plain run through? Czech Republic Hungary Poland Slovakia
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Poland
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What is the name of the range of the Alpine Mountain System that runs through this region? Balkans Baltic Carpathian Pyrenees
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Carpathian
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What is the climate of most of the central region of Eastern Europe?
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continental
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Which countries are landlocked? Czech Republic Hungary Poland Slovakia
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Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia
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What are the two most abundant resources in Eastern Central Europe? coal fish forests gold petroleum
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coal, forests
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What sea forms Poland's northern border? Baltic Black Caspian Mediterranean
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Baltic
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What is the largest lake in the region? Balathian Balaton Baltic Banton
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Balaton
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biothermal, hydroelectric
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What are the two most common renewable energy resources used in the Nordic nations?
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thousands of lakes, jagged coastline, rocky soil
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What were the effects of glacial movement on the Nordic nations?
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It makes the area warmer
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What effect does the North Atlantic Current have on Norway?
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fjord
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a 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
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Iberian
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of Spain and Portugal
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deciduous
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trees that lose their 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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mistral
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a strong, dry, cold north or northwestern wind
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cyclone
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a severe windstorm characterized by spiraling winds
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sirocco
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a windstorm that blows up clouds of dust or sand
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glacier
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a slow-moving river of snow and ice that moves on the Earth's surface
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drought
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a long period off dry weather resulting in water shortages
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harbor
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a safe place for ships to dock
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hydropower
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What renewable resource is produced in Western Central Europe?
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Rhine
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What is Europe's most important commercial river?
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coastline
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Denmark, France, Norway and Spain are all touching a _____
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Iberian
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The Pyrenees Mountains separate the _____ Peninsula from the rest of Europe
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mountainous
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Southern Europe's landscape can be described as mostly _____.
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cities
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Where do most Europeans live?
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a dominant culture
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Most European nations have _____.
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Christianity
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_____ is the most widely observed religion in Europe.
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England, The Netherlands, Norway
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_____, _____, _____ have a large population of Protestants
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Central, Northern, Northwestern Europe
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In which part of Europe are the Germanic languages mainly spoken?
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French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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Name 4 Romance languages
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the South Pacific, Asia, Africa
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By the end of the nineteenth century, most of Europe's colonies were in _____.
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It is the leading commercial river in Europe
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Why is the Rhine River important to Western Central Europe?
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increased paved areas, increased pollution. reduced forest land
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What are the results of urban development?
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the territory was too large to defend
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One factor that led to the fall of the Roman Empire was _____.
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Cold War
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The _____ was a time of great political unrest that divided Europe into Eastern and Western sections
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Baltic
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What sea borders Russia, Poland, and Latvia?
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continental
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Eastern Central Europe's cold winters and mild summers from its _____ climate
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connects Central Europe with Western Europe, is used for trade, is used for transportation
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The Danube River is important to Eastern Europe because it _____. connects Central Europe with Western Europe contains large deposits of uranium is used for trade is used for transportation separates Europe from Asia
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Belarus, Poland, Russia
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The North European Plain runs through these three countries.
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Mountains
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_____ are the physical features that have separated ethnic groups from each other in the Balkans.
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dry summers, infertile soil, mountainous terrain
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The Balkan region isn't good for farming because of its _____.
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Danube, Romania, Black
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The _____ is the second longest river in Europe. It forms a border between Serbia and _____ before draining into the _____ Sea.
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Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
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Which countries are known as the Baltic nations?
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Russia, Eurasia, Ural, Europe, west
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_____, the largest country in the world, lies on a landmass comprised of two continents called _____. It is separated by the _____ Mountains. Most of its population lives in _____ to the _____ of the mountains.
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negative
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Eastern Europe's population growth is
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Russia
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_____ has the lowest population density in Eastern Europe
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Slavs
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Who comprises the largest ethnic group in Eastern Europe.
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ethnicity, language, religion
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Which factors created cultural boundaries in Eastern Europe?
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ethnic conflict
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What caused the balkanization of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia?
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to reduce greenhouse gases
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What is the goal of the Kyoto Protocol?
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collectivization, command economy, healthcare benefits, price controls
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Results of Soviet control on Eastern Europe included _____.
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privatized industry, increased foreign investment, joined the European Union
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To address problems caused by the dissolution of the Soviet Union, some Eastern European nations _____.
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industrial closures, investment by foreign countries, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the end of collectives
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What factors contributed to environmental improvements in Eastern Europe during the 1990s? industrial closures investment by foreign countries the growing demand for energy private car ownership increases production increases the collapse of the Soviet Union the end of collectives
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quality
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Water _____ is a greater concern for Eastern Europe
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economic development, lack of enforcement
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Which factors hinder environmental protection efforts in Eastern Europe?
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the end of the Soviet Union, independence for the Soviet republics, the end of global imperialism
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What were results of the Cold War?
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Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, Russian
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What three empires fell after World War I.
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Eastern
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Which part of Europe is the least economically developed?
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Congo
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also called the Zaire
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Zambezi
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home to Victoria Falls
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Niger
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Africa's third longest river
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Nile
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world's longest river
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Chad
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Which of the countries listed below receives the least rainfall? Chad Gabon Swaziland Zimbabwe
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plateau
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The _____ continent is a phrase used to describe Africa
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hydroelectric power
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The benefits provided by Africa's rivers include all of the following except _____. cross-continental transport water for irrigation hydroelectric power food
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Sahel, Indian, shifting
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The _____ Desert runs through West and Central Africa. It extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the _____ Ocean. Farmers here practice _____ agriculture, moving to a new location when soil nutrients are used up.
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a low-pressure area that influences climate
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What is the Intertropical Convergence Zone?
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increasing
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Urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa is _____.
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tribalism
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In Sub-Saharan Africa, _____ is the norm.
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European colonization, immigration, missionary activity, trade
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World religions were brought into Sub-Saharan Africa by _____.
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the language used for official business is different from the local language
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Most Sub-Saharan Africans speak more than one language because _____.
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the drawing of political borders, favoritism toward an ethnic group, divide and rule policies
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Ethnic conflict during the colonial period was largely the result of _____.
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ethnic conflict, human rights, political capacity
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Africa's most serious political problems during the post-colonial period were _____.
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expanded marketplace, raw materials
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European colonization of Africa was mainly a result of Europe's need for _____.
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settlement patterns, river navigation, energy production
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How do mountains affect the physical and human geography of East and Southern Africa?
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Southern
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_____ Africa has the greatest mineral wealth.
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cross-continental transport
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This is not a benefit provided by Africa's rivers.
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Mineral resources brought wealth and power.
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In what way did geography affect early African kingdoms?
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forced labor, lack of services, larger police forces, non-representative governments, urbanization
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What characteristics were shared by the African colonies?
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Poor people depend heavily on the land for their basic needs, survival needs come before environmental protection
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Which statements describe the relationship between poverty and the environment? -Poor people depend heavily on the land for their basic needs. -Poor people can spend a lot of time on environmental concerns. -Survival needs come before environmental protection. -Urban areas are where most of the region's poor people live.
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contains fertile areas, is the world's largest desert, experiences flash floods, has deadly sandstorms
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The Sahara _____.
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natural gas, petroleum
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What are North Africa's most valuable natural resources?
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Middle East
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Another name for Southwest Asia is _____.
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the Fertile Crescent
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The most productive farmland in the region is _____.
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Petroleum
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_____ is the natural resource that has played the largest role in the economic development of the Persian Gulf countries.
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Arabian Desert, arid climate, desert terrain, petroleum reserves
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What physical features are shared by the countries on the Arabian Peninsula?
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water
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Regional settlement patterns are most affected by what physical feature?
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housing availability, inadequate services, pollution
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Which issues present challenges for the urban areas of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
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Arab, Islam, monotheistic, multiethnic, Jewish, religious
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Which of these terms can be used to generalize the human geography of the region?
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Arabs, Islam, Arabic
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In Southwest Asia and North Africa, _____ are the dominant ethnic group; _____ is the dominant religion; and _____ is the dominant language
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oil
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The economies of many nations rely heavily on what natural resource?
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conflict-ridden
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Which term would geographers use to describe the overall political situation of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
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Palestinian Independence, Israeli security
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The two main issues of the Arab-Israeli conflict are _____.
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decreased forested areas, increased groundwater extraction
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The ways that population growth has affected the region include _____.
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cultural group
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An increasing number of the region's young people are identifying themselves by their _____.
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food and trade source
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What importance did North Africa have to conquering states?
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religion
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The two principal reasons for conflict in Southwest Asia today are natural resources and _____.
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Nile
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The earliest civilizations in Egypt were centered on which river?
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The stability of the oil industry
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_____ is the region's major economic challenge
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increased competition for jobs, increased membership in extremist groups, reduced biodiversity
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In what ways has increased population growth affected the region?
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Malaysian
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Singapore is located on the _____ peninsula.
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India
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The Indo-Gangetic Plain is located in _____.
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Myanmar
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The Mekong River runs through much of Southeast Asia. Which nation is not affected by it?
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Japan
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The Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, and Philippine Sea border which Asian country?
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Aral
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Over-irrigation on the Amu Darya River is causing the _____ Sea to dry up.
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Gobi
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China is slowing the continued growth of this desert by planting millions of trees.
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rice
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Almost without exception, this food is the number-one crop grown in Asia.
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Soviet Union
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The countries located in Central Asia became environmental disasters because of which nation?
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volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis
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What are some characteristics of areas near the Pacific Ring of Fire?
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India
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The Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers are located in which country?
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Pakistan
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The Indus Valley can be found in the country of _____.
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the Philippines
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The Spanish controlled _____ for centuries.
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Christianity, Shintoism
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Which of the following religions are not major factors in South and Southeast Asia?
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Chinese
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The Qing and Xia were two ancient _____ dynasties.
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storm
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The term "kamikaze" is a Japanese word for _____.
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Korean, Japanese
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What two languages stand as language families all their own?
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Joseon
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Which of the following empires was not located in ancient India?
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North Korea
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This communist nation refuses international aid to assist in economic and environmental development.
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Bangladesh, Pakistan
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Which of the following nations were originally part of India?
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38th
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North and South Korea are divided by a demilitarized zone located at the _____ Parallel.
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Bangladesh
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What nation gained its independence from Pakistan in 1971?
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Silk
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China was able to prosper because of the _____ Road.
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Hungary and Slovakia
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The Danube forms a border between these two countries
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Poland
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What country does the North European Plain run through?
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Carpathian
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What is the name of the range of the Alpine Mountain System that runs trhough this region?
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continental
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What is the climate of most of the central region of Eastern Europe?
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Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia
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Which countries are landlocked in central region of Eastern Europe?
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for trade, connects Eastern and Central Europe, and for transportation
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Why is the Danube important?
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coal and forests
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What are the two most abundant resources in Eastern Central Europe?
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Baltic Sea
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What sea forms Poland's northern border?
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Lake Balaton
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What is the largest lake in the Eastern Central Europe?
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Adriatic, Aegean, Black and Ionian
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These seas border the Balkan region
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mountainous
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The Balkan terrain is mainly ____
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dry summers, mountains, and soil quality
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These factors make most of the Balkans unsuitable for farming
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Romania and Serbia
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Iron Gate is between these two countries.
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coal
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The most abundant energy resource in the Balkans is ____
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mountains
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What physical feature is largely responsible for separating the ethnic groups of the Balkans?
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Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
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These nations are considered the Baltic countries
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Ukraine
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Europe's second largest country is ____
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marshy and lowland
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The terrain of most of the Baltic countries can be describe as ____
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peat
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This resource is common to the Baltic nations
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Belarus
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This nation is landlocked Eastern Baltic Europe
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Belarus, Bulgaria, and Lithuania
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Which countries have a negative rate of natural population growth?
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False
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On average, Eastern Europe's population growth for the year 2050 is predicted to be positive
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False
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On average, the population density of the United States is higher than most of the countries of Eastern Europe
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Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia
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Which countries show no change in their rate of natural increase?
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Estonia
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Which Eastern European country's population density is closest to that of the United States?
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True
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When determing the "Projected Population Change," a negative percentage indicates the population is expected to decline
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North European Plain
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Where is Russia's population density the highest?
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birth and death
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These factors are considered when determining the rate of natural increase
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Russia
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This country has the lowest population density in Eastern Europe
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Slavic
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What is the largest ethnic group in Eastern Europe?
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the Czech Republic and Slovakia
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These country that was once Czechoslovakia is now these countries
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Hungary
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In what Eastern European country did the Magyar settle?
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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia
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After WW1, Yugoslavia became ____
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Chechnya
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This region is a site of ethnic conflict in Russia
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the separation resulted in religious conflict in Eastern Europe, tension between Christians and Muslims, and Jewish settlement in and around Poland
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These factors resulted in religious conflict in Eastern Europe
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Polish, Russian, and Czechoslovakian
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Which are Slavic languages?
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Cyrillic
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Countries with a strong affiliation to the Orthodox Church use this alphabet
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less
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Eastern Europe is ____ economically developed than Western Europe
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communism, collectives, prices determined by government, restricted freedom of expression, and shortages of food
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What are some of the results of Soviet control of Eastern Europe
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prices determined by user demand, production driven by consumer demand, and workers choose jobs
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Characteristics of a market economy include ____
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many lost health care benefits, many lost jobs, and individual freedoms increased
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How did the fall of the Soviet Union affect the people of Eastern Europe?
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foreign investment
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What has boosted the Czech Republic's economic development?
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Belarus
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Which nation maintained close ties with Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union?
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Ukraine
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What country's farms were collectivized by the Soviet Union to feed its people?
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Russia
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What country's economic development benefits from its abundant energy resources?
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Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland
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Which nations' levels of economic development have improved following the breakup of the Soviet Union?
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birth defects, cancer, soil pollution, and water pollution
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What were the effects of Chernobyl?
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deforestation, farming, and overgrazing
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What has caused erosion in Eastern Europe?
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quality
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Water ____ presents the greatest problem for Eastern Europe
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agricultural
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____ water use has increased in Eastern Europe
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farming, industry, tourism, and transportation
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What factors threaten Eastern Europe's marine ecosystem?
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energy, industry, and transportation
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What are the major causes of air pollution in Eastern Europe?
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cars
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What is Eastern Europe's newest pollutor?
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Balkans
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The ____ provides a land route between the Mediterranean and Black Seas
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Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Russian
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WW1 ended these three empires
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Croatia, Macdonia, and Serbia
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These countries were formerly part of Yugoslavia
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Baltbat
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What organization did the Baltic nations create to preserve peace in the region?
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created Ukrainian collectives
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What measures did the Soviet Union take to reduce its food shortages?
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False
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The end of the Cold War also ended conflict in Eastern Europe
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the Kiev Resolution
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What agreement has the goal of stopping the loss of biodiversity?
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raw water quality, old sewer systems, worn-out water utilities, and lack of skilled workers
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These factors hinder Eastern Europe's efforts to improve water quality
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eutrophication, overfishing, and tourism
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What factors endanger Eastern Europe's marine ecosystem?
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to reduce greenhouse gases
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What is the goal of the Kyoto Protocol?
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data collection, enforcement, and international policy development
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What steps must be taken to improve environmental quality in Eastern Europe?
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precipitation that has become acidic through the absorption of pollutants in the atmosphere, such as sulfur and nitrogen oxides
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acid rain
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the division of an area into smaller regions, which usually are hostile to one another
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balkanization
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product or process that does not add more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere
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carbon neutral
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government-controlled farm
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collective
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change causing an area to become more arid
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desertification
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process by which nutrients are dissolved in a body of water increasing plant growth and resulting in reduced oxygen levels and fish populations
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eutrophication
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part of a country not connected to its main territory
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exclave
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radioactive waste that drops to the earth following a nuclear explosion
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fallout
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systematic mass killing of a group of people
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genocide
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method of analyzing geography that considers history, culture, economics, relative to the physical characteristics of a country or region
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geopolitical
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narrow, deep valley between mountains
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gorge
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energy produced through the movement of water
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hydroelectric
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policy extending political, economic, or military rule over a foreign nation
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imperialism
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a protective covering put over soil to prevent evaporation or erosion
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mulch
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having extreme pride in a specific country
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nationalistic
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person who moves from one place to another
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nomad
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decomposed organic material that can be used for fuel and mulch
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peat
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permanently frozen soil beneath the surface in polar and near-polar areas
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permafrost
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transfer ownership from the government to the private sector
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privatize
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deep valley caused by the runoff of water
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ravine
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people who leave their homeland seeking safety in a foreign country
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refugees
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technically an independent nation that is under the military and/or financial control of another nation
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satellite country
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a nation with the economic and political strength to influence global events
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superpower
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unable to be used for travel by water
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unnavigable
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transitional areas between land and water systems that supports aquatic plants
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wetlands
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Belarus Poland NOT: Bulgaria Croatia Macedonia Albania
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Which countries does the North European Plain run through?
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It connects Central and Eastern Europe. It is an important trade route. It is used for transportation.
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These factors make the Danube River important to Eastern Europe.
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continental
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The climate of Eastern Central Europe is mainly _____.
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coal forests
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The two most abundant resources of Eastern Central Europe are _____.
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Baltic
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The ____ Sea borders Poland, Lithuania, and Russia.
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mountainous
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What word best describes the Balkan terrain?
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mountains
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This physical feature has separated ethnic groups in the Balkans.
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Adriatic Sea Aegean Sea Black Sea Ionian Sea
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The Balkan countries are bordered by these seas.
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Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
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The Baltic nations are _____.
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Peat
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_____ an energy resource also used as mulch, is found in many of the countries of Eastern Europe.
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flat, lowland, marshland
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What words best describe the Baltic landscape?
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they are frozen
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Why are some bodies of water in Russia unnavigable for part of the year?
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Russia Ural Eurasia Europe west
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______ the largest country in the world, is divided by the _____ Mountains. It lies on a landmass that is comprised of two continents, called _____. Most of the population of this country lives in ____ to the _____ of the mountains.
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birth death
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What factors are considered when determining a country's rate of natural increase?
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conflict between ethnic groups more women in the workforce housing shortages industrialization migration uncertainty about the future
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What factors influence the rate of population growth of Eastern Europe?
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negative
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Population growth in Eastern Europe is _____.
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negative
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In 2050, Eastern Europe's population growth is predicted to be _____.
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Russia
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Which country has the lowest population density in Eastern Europe?
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Slavs
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The _____ are the largest ethnic group in Eastern Europe.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia Macedonia Montenegro Serbia Slovenia
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Beginning after World War I and on into the decade just passed, Yugoslavia has become _____.
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ethnicity, language, religion
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What are the cultural factors that create boundaries within Eastern Europe?
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Slovakia, the Czech Republic
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What separate countries today once formed Czechoslovakia?
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Latin
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Countries strongly affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church use the ____ alphabet.
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false
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Eastern Europe is more economically developed than Western Europe.
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collectives command economy basic health care benefits price controls
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What were some of the results of Soviet control of Eastern Europe?
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government-owned industries minimal pensions provided by government subsidized cost of living
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Characteristics of a command economy include _____.
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increased foreign investment joining the European Union lowered government debt privatization
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Actions taken by some Eastern European nations to address problems caused by the breakup of the Soviet Union included _____.
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EU membership industrial closures international investment the end of collectives the end of the Soviet Union
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Factors responsible for environmental improvements in Eastern Europe during the 1990s included _____.
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water pollution
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Which of the following is the greatest concern for Eastern Europe?
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industrial
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In recent times, ______ water use has decreased in Eastern Europe.
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economic development enforcement
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What factors hinder environmental protection efforts in Eastern Europe?
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Kiev Resolution
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What agreement has the goal of stopping the loss of biodiversity?
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Ottoman Austrian-Hungarian Russian
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These three empires were ended by World War I.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Serbia Slovenia
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Which countries were once part of Yugoslavia?
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Baltbat
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The Baltic nations established this organization to preserve peace in the region.
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the end of the Soviet Union independence for most of the Soviet republics the end of global imperialism
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The results of the Cold War included _____.
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few natural barriers harsh climate
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Which geographic factors aided Russia in its expansion efforts?
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eutrophication tourism
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What factors endanger Eastern Europe's marine ecosystem?
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Kyoto Protocol
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The ________ has the goal of reducing greenhouse gases.
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outdated sewer systems raw water quality unskilled employees worn-out water utilities
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What factors make it difficult for Eastern Europe to improve its water quality?
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data collection enforcement international policy development public awareness
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Steps to improve environmental quality in Eastern Europe include _____.
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exclave
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part of a country not connected to its main territory
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mulch
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a protective covering put over soil to prevent evaporation or erosion
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peat
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decomposed organic material that can be used for fuel and mulch
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permafrost
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permanently frozen soil beneath the surface in polar and near-polar areas
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unnavigable
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unable to be used for travel by water
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collective
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government-controlled farm
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privatize
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transfer ownership from the government to the private sector
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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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superpower
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a nation with the economic and political strength to influence global events
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acid rain
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precipitation that has become acidic through the absorption of pollutants in the atmosphere, such as sulfur and nitrogen oxides
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carbon neutral
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referring to a product or process that does not add more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere
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desertification
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a change causing an area to become more arid
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eutrophication
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a process by which nutrients are dissolved in a body of water, increasing plant growth and resulting in reduced oxygen levels and fish populations
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fallout
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radioactive waste that drops to the earth following a nuclear explosion
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wetlands
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transitional areas between land and water systems that supports aquatic plants
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balkanization
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the division of an area into smaller regions, which usually are hostile to one another
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geopolitical
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method of analyzing geography that considers history, culture, economics, relative to the physical characteristics of a country or region
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imperialism
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policy extending political, economic, or military rule over a foreign nation
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nomad
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person who moves from one place to another
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refugees
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people who leave their homeland seeking safety in a foreign country
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It connects Central Europe with Eastern Europe. It is used for trade. It is used for transportation
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Why is the Danube River important to Eastern Europe?
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Belarus, Poland, Russia
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Which countries does the North European Plain run through?
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It has dry summers. Its soil is not fertile. Its terrain is mountainous.
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Why isn't the Balkan region good for farming?
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mountains
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What physical feature separates various ethnic groups from each other in the Balkans?
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Russia
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The population density of ______ is the lowest in Eastern Europe.
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ethnic conflict
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The main cause of the balkanization of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia was _____.
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collectives communism government pensions government-controlled industry
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Some of the results of Soviet control of Eastern Europe included _____.
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collectives disbanded foreign investors industries closed nations joined the EU the fall of the Soviet Union
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What developments contributed to environmental improvements in Eastern Europe during the 1990s?
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economic development lack of enforcement
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Eastern Europe's environmental protection efforts were hindered by _____.
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conflict ended
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Which did not occur after the Cold War ended?
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soviet
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This empire did not fall after World War I.
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increase public awareness develop international policy collect data enforce policies
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What steps must be taken to improve environmental quality in Eastern Europe?
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