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Europe/Russia Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How are volcanoes and tectonic plates related to each other? | Volcanoes are often found along the edges of tectonic plates |
| Acid rain is harmful because it is corrosive, meaning that it _______. | slowly eats away at an object until it is destroyed |
| How have glaciers affected the Yamal Peninsula? | Glaciers left behind holes that are filled each year with melted snowfall, creating glacial lakes. |
| Water can both build up and wear away land _______. | on flat plains |
| In the 1950s, air pollution started spreading from urban areas to other places because _______. | factories began building chimneys that made wind carry pollution into other areas |
| Which of the following is not a way in which Europe has tried to reduce acid rain? rewards to companies that reduce pollution encouraging power plants to use only hand tools new technology that lessens pollution minimizing the use of coal for fuel | encouraging power plants to use only hand tool |
| When an ever-smaller workforce is supporting an ever-larger elderly population, _______. | the dependency ratio is rising |
| Why should European workers be concerned about the aging population? | Younger workers pay the taxes that cover pensions and health care for elderly people |
| What benefit have the springtime floods on the Amur River given to the area? | The floods built up rich farmland along the banks of the river. |
| What is magma called when it reaches the surface of Earth? | lava |
| After the Chernobyl accident, the Soviet government sent engineers who helped secure the reactor by _______. | building a large concrete box surrounding the reactor |
| Which of the following are fault-block mountains? Caucasus Mountains West Sayan Mountains Ural Mountains Central Siberian Plateau | West Sayan Mountains |
| What usually happens when two tectonic plates collide? | One plate slides underneath the other. |
| Which statement about the euro is true? Every EU nation was allowed to use euro Most of the EU decided to keep their currency Not all EU countries adopted the common currency ins 2002. The euro is the common currency used in every EU nation. | Not all EU countries adopted the common currency ins 2002. |
| Why is the Tisza-Danube Cyanide Spill an example of transboundary pollution? | It caused toxic waste to travel by water from Romania to the Black Sea. |
| Before the Industrial Revolution, pollution was not a big problem in Europe because at the time, _______. | people mostly used hand tools to make goods |
| Why would a factory that burns coal install devices called "smokestack scrubbers?" | It would allow the factory to produce less air pollution |
| When populations shrink, _______. | nations may face a serious shortage of workers |
| How does the EU view the diversity of languages spoken within its borders? | as an important cultural characteristic to be supported |
| The accident at Chernobyl is an example of transboundary pollution because it _______. | started in the Soviet Union and spread to other countries |
| What problem arises because of the growth of the European Union? | Cooperation becomes more difficult with more countries and more cultures. |
| The highest and most active volcano in Russia is the _______. | Kliuchevskoi Volcano |
| What causes an alpine glacier to move? | gravity |
| A population ages because of _______. | a rise in life expectancy and a drop in birth rate |
| Glaciers can build up the land by depositing mounds of dirt and rocks known as _______. | moraines |
| What activity currently causes the most air pollution? | burning things |
| The members of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River are working together mainly to _______. | discover ways to reduce transboundary pollution in their area |
| Why do Russians call the Volga River "Matushka," or "Mother?" | Much of the Russian population rely on the river for power, transportation, and irrigation. |
| Why is the area where Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic meet called the "Black Triangle?" | It has blackened air since it is a major source of air pollution. |
| Which of the following is true of the Chernobyl accident? It was the world's worst nuclear accident to date. It produced a radioactive dust cloud. It harmed the country of Belarus the most. All of the above | All of the above |
| In addition to the EU, which of the following would be another example of supranational cooperation? United Nations (UN) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) All of the above | All of the above |
| Why are some people unhappy with the economic unification of Europe? | Some Western Europeans fear that jobs will be lost to poorer EU countries. |
| When two plates collide and cause Earth's crust to wrinkle without breaking, they form _______. | fold mountains |
| What is one reason why Europe has low birth rates? | Working parents have a hard time finding good childcare |
| What does the Demographic Transition Model do? | It explains how populations change as a country develops its economy. |
| The Tisza-Danube Cyanide Spill is an example of _______. | accidental pollution |
| What was one benefit of the Tisza-Danube Cyanide Spill? | It made people aware of pollution in the river system. |
| The two types of pollution caused by human activity are called _______. | general pollution and accidental pollution |
| Which of the following is an example of general pollution? a volcano erupting and emitting poisonous gases into the air pollution from the burning of coal to produce electricity a car accident that causes gasoline to leak into a river system | air pollution from the burning of coal to produce electricity |
| What is the risk of building a home on a cliff overlooking the ocean? | Waves may erode the base of the cliff, causing the land above to collapse. |
| Which of the following is true of nuclear radiation? Nuclear radiation is energy with no smell or taste. Nuclear radiation is deadly in large amounts. Nuclear radiation comes from nuclear reactions. All of the above. | All of the above |
| Russia is so large that it _______. | it contains 11 time zones |
| Much of Antarctica is covered under _______. | continental glaciers |
| What is one benefit of having European citizenship above and beyond national citizenship? | EU citizens can live and work anywhere in the EU. |
| What negative impact did the Industrial Revolution have on Europe? | It resulted in more factories and machines that produced pollution. |
| Most of Russia's active volcanoes are found _______. | on the Kamchatka Peninsula |
| How can glaciers change the landscape? They can push piles of soil and rock ahead of them. They can carve and polish mountains. They can gouge out deep valleys. All of the above | All of the above |
| The only cool layer of Earth is the _______. | crust |
| A chemical that is poisonous to humans and other livings things is called _______. | a toxic chemical |
| In August 1986, the Chernobyl accident occurred when a _______. | nuclear reactor became too hot to control, causing an explosion through the reactor |
| Why are the Ural Mountains considered a dividing line between Europe and Asia? | They mark the place where two tectonic plates meet. |
| Tectonic movement and volcanic activity _______. | build and shape land from below the crust |
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