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Final Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |