WG Europe and SWANA QSE MP2 Review

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How do the Ural Mountains impact the geography of Europe?

Back

They form a physical boundary between the continents of Europe & Asia.

Front

The Gulf Stream is a warm water current that begins in the Gulf of Mexico. What effect does this have?

Back

Warm currents move warm water from the tropics toward the poles.

Front

In addition to fossil fuels (gas, coal), another type of non-renewable energy source is _____?

Back

nuclear energy.

Front

Fossil fuels are continually forming underground, so why are they considered "non-renewable?"

Back

We're depleting them (using them up) faster than they can form.

Front

What's the primary (main) purpose of the United Nations?

Back

To promote international peace and human rights worldwide.

Front

What were the reasons why the UK voted to exit the EU? Options: to save money - to limit the flow of immigrants into the UK - to protect Its own interests (sovereignty), to save money - to change its currency - to limit the flow of immigrants out of the UK, to save money - to sell more goods abroad - to reduce taxes, to save money - to develop a new political system - to change the Prime Minister

Back

to save money - to limit the flow of immigrants into the UK - to protect Its own interests (sovereignty)

Front

All regions (formal, functional, or perceptual) ......

Back

have at least one characteristic in common that define it.

Front

What is the main characteristic of a nonrenewable resource?

Back

It cannot be replaced in our lifetime.

Front

Why is the population so dense in the North East region of the Sahara desert?

Back

The Nile River allows people to grow food and have fresh water in a desert.

Front

What do tunnels and canals have in common?

Back

They both help to speed up transportation.