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Question | Answer |
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High literacy rate equals a high____________________ | standard of living |
Describe the economy found in the United Kingdom, Russia, and Germany. | have free market economies with a certain amount of government intervention, or mixed |
lines of _______________ circle the globe from each to west. | latitude |
___________________is densely or heavily populated because it is located on the European Plain the largest pl_______________ain. | Germany |
In a _______________democracy the president is both the chief executive and the head of state | |
Most of Italy's major cities are located in or near _____________ | coasts |
Many of Germany's major cities are closer to ___________. | rivers |
In an ______________________only a small group of rich or wealthy people hold all of the power | oligarchy |
In a ____________________citizens have the right to participate in the government | democracy |
The _______________________ occurred in Russia because of the differences or disagreements between social and economic classes in Russia. | Russian Revolution |
Because of Canada's abundance of timber, Canada MOST LIKELY exports ________________ | paper |
Who is in charge of the day to day operations of the Canadian government? | Prime Minister |
Examining Germany's educational system would help an economist evaluate which part of the country's economy? | Human Capital |
Why would a government use a tariff rather than a quota as a trade barrier? | a tariff generates money or revenue on imports |
Which religion is the most widely practiced religion in Europe? | Christianity |
What factor has increased economic activity in Canada? | Free trade with neighboring countries |
A _______________is when there is one person in total control of government decisions. | dictatorship |
The industrialization of what country and its surrounding countries is causing concerns because of acid rain in the Black Forest? | Great Britain |
What type of government does the United Kingdom have? | parliamentary democracy |
________________ was once part of a larger country with a command economy. | Russia |
In a ___________________the central government has little power and is ruled by local bodies of government. | confederation |
The forest or ______________ is an important natural resource in Canada used to make paper? | timber |
Canada borders three oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic which helps the country ____________with other countries. | trade |
Countries that are members of the ___________________do not have to exchange currency. | European Union |
An Italian visiting Canada would like to buy a souvenir would need a system in place to exchange _______________. | currency |
After the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, ____________ Changes to nuclear guidelines were necessary to avoid future events. | Ukraine |
The___________________is important to Canada's economy because it minerals and natural resources are traded internationally. | Canadian Shield |
The ________________ had an advantage in colonial expansion before World War I because their navy was the most powerful in Europe. | British |
After which world war did Germany experience an international depression? | World War I |
Which type of government would be headed by a dictator? | autocratic |
How is the prime minister chosen in a parliamentary democracy? | by legislative selection |
The governments of the United Kingdom and Canada similar because both countries utilize_______________ to make laws. | parliaments |