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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Western Europe has a mild climate because of | The North Atlantic Drift |
| Fjords are commonly found in | Norway |
| Which city is full of waterways and suffering from heavy pollution? | Venice, Italy |
| In which region does most of Europe's agricultural activity take place? | Northern European Plain |
| The Black Forest is located in _____ and have been heavily damaged by ______ . | Germany, acid rain |
| Switzerland is considered a relatively important country because of its banking industry. Which contributes to its.... | GDP (Gross Domestic Product) |
| Which country is busy reclaiming land from the sea? | Netherlands |
| The EU (European Union) is? | An economic alliance to encourage free trade and a single market among its members |
| NATO stands for _____ and is a(n) _____ . | North Atlantic Treaty organization; military/political alliance between North America and many countries in Europe |
| What kind of economic activity is typical mountainous regions of Europe? | Tourism and Recreation |
| Which two valleys are industrial and transportation center in Europe? | Ruhr valley and Po valley |
| Which country has recently voted to leave or Brexit the EU? | Great Britain |
| The Chunnel crosses the English channel, connecting what two countries and reducing travel time between capitals? | England and France |
| Western Europe is more industrially developed than the Eastern shore because... | There was a difference of economic systems after World War II and until German Reunification in 1989 |
| Most European countries belong to a political organization that promises to act as one in times of military conflict. This organization is called..... | NATO |
| The shift from the cottage industry (working in homes) to machine manufacturing in the 1700's and 1800's due to the steam engines was called- | Industrial Revolution |
| What is not an economic characteristic of Europe? | languages spoken |
| In many European countries, government plays a large role in- | Welfare and Health Care |
| What ethnic group is part of the civil unrest found in the former Yugoslavia Except... | Hutus |
| Made for defense against the enemy and generally serves as a military headquarters. These fortresses can found all over Europe. Today their refered to as- | Castles |
| Which of the following is not a cultural characteristic of Europe | High GDP Per Capita |
| The Parthenon is one of the great wonders of the world. Where is the Partheon located? | Greece |
| What country is NOT located in the Balkan peninsula? | Italy |
| Big Ben and Westminster Abbey are located in what city and country? | London, England |
| What are the two largest countries in the Scandinavian Peninsula? | Norway and Sweden |