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* Cook : Unit 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which river flows west to east from Germany to the Black Sea. It either flows through or forms the border of ten countries. | Danube River |
| Which river originating in the Alps has had a major influence on European history and economics? | Rhine River |
| What is the name of the waterway that separates France and the United Kingdom? | English Channel |
| What is the world's largest inland sea, located between Europe, Africa, and Asia? | Mediterranean Sea |
| What is the vast, rich farmland stretching from eastern France to the Ural Mountains? | European Plain |
| Where are the Alps? | They are located in between France and Italy. |
| What two countries do the Pyrenees MOuntain form a natural border? | France and Spain |
| Where are the Ural Mountains? | In the middle of Russia forming the border between Asia and Europe. |
| What peninsula is occupied by Spain and Portugal? | Iberian Peninsula |
| What northern Europe peninsula is occupied by Norway and Sweden? | Scandanavian Peninsula |
| Why is the mild climate of the U.K surprising? | It is located North. |
| Why is it difficult to ship to Russia in the winter? | The water is frozen. |
| Why is the U.K. a world leader in trade? | It is located near many countries. |
| How would you describe the natural resources of the U.K. compared to those of Russia. | The natural resources in the U.K. are being used up; however the resources in Russia are hard to get to. |
| How do the ports of the U.K. and the ports of Russia differ? | Russia's ports are often closed, whereas the U.K.'s ports remain open year round. |
| What are some of Germany's natural resources? | Coal, iron ore and potash |
| What industry benefits from Italy's arable land and plentiful rainfall? | Wine making |
| What has helped Italian merchants become successful traders? | Being surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea allows them to ship to many different places |
| Which country has a harsh climate? | Russia |
| Which country is twice the size of Canada? | Russia |
| Which country is an island that has many harbors and is a leader in shipping? | The United Kingdom |
| Which country has an average temperature below freezing? | Russia |
| Which country is a peninsula of Europe? | Italy |
| Which country is a crossroads of travel due to its location at the center of Europe? | Germany |
| Which country uses coal to build its industrial areas? | Germany |
| Which country has mountains that affect how people live? | Italy |
| Which country has arable land that makes it a leader in olive and grape production? | Italy |
| What are the main causes of acid rain in Germany? | Burning coal and automobile emissions |
| What has Germany done to combat the issue of acid rain? | They are replacing coal burning factories with cleaner fuel choices |
| What is one effect of acid rain? | It destroys plants, buildings and monuments. |
| What is the United Kingdom's main environmental issue? | air pollution |
| What is the main of the U.K.'s air pollution? | Factory smoke |
| What was an effect of the nuclear disaster that occurred in Chernobyl, Ukraine? | Drinking water and food was unsafe, cancer rates increased and the ground was radioactive for years. |
| Which country was responsible for the nuclear disaster that occurred in Chernobyl, Ukraine? | The Soviet Union / Russia |
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