DMAC Europe TEST REVIEW

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The navigable rivers in Western Europe have historically impacted economic development in the region by —

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facilitating the movement of goods and people

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The human geographic feature shown on the map most affects the distribution of settlements in Europe by —

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facilitating the distribution of a variety of settlements across the region

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Which historic event caused the greatest change to the settlement patterns in much of Europe? Options: First World War, Second World War, Industrial Revolution, Fall of the Soviet Union

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Industrial Revolution

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Which of the following best describes the demographic trends in Germany and Spain?
Options:
Baby booms are happening in both regions.
Spain has more males compared to Germany.
Germany has fewer elderly compared to Spain.
Both nations are experiencing lower birth rates.

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Both nations are experiencing lower birth rates.

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Which of the following statements is best supported by the information on the map above? The transportation of goods in Europe is facilitated by the access to ports and rivers. The extent of Europe’s peninsulas has inhibited the use of the sea as a trade corridor. The Northern European Plain has allowed Europe to become a chief exporter of agricultural products. The number of mountain ranges in Europe has hindered the development of manufacturing industries.

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The transportation of goods in Europe is facilitated by the access to ports and rivers.

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Which factor best explains why Europe is home to many manufacturing industries? Options: Cold climate conditions make it necessary to work indoors. Tourists who visit the region want to shop for European products. Many immigrants to the region provide labor for work in factories. Access to ports and navigable river facilitates the distribution of goods.

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Access to ports and navigable river facilitates the distribution of goods.

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Which economic activity benefits from the extensive railroad network built in Europe? Options: Mining, Fishing, Tourism, Oil drilling

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Mining

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The building of these pipelines is a technological innovation that has allowed for the —

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exchange of oil and gas resources from western to eastern Russia

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The first step taken towards the formation of the European Union was the creation of —

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a common market for the coal and steel industries

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Which human geographic factor has facilitated the growth of the European Union? Options: Nationalism, Political stability, Cultural divergence, Spread of communism

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Political stability