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Which of the following nations is NOT located in continental Europe? France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom

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United Kingdom

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How has Germany attempted to reduce the causes of acid rain?

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Germany increased the use of renewable energy sources.

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Which environmental issue does the political cartoon below represent?

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Destruction of the Black Forest by acid rain in Germany.

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Which factor has historically benefited German trade?

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the country's central location within the continent of Europe

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Why has Russia encouraged economic development in northern regions of the country?

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There are large deposits of oil and natural gas in the northern regions of Russia.

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How did Germany use its geographic features as a natural advantage to become a hub of international trade?

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Germany built an extensive highway system to take advantage of its central location in Europe.

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Which answer choice correctly matches each language group with its numeral on the map?
A. I: Germanic languages; II: Slavic languages; III: Romance languages
B. I: Slavic languages; II: Romance languages; III: Germanic languages
C. I: Slavic languages; II: Germanic languages; III: Romance languages
D. I: Romance languages; II: Germanic languages; III: Slavic languages

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I: Germanic languages; II: Slavic languages; III: Romance languages

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Which answer choice illustrates the effects of the reforms introduced by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to modernize the Soviet Union? A. Communist regimes throughout Eastern Europe fell. B. European nations imposed embargoes on Soviet goods. C. Asian countries were brought into the Soviet sphere of influence. D. The Soviet Union surpassed the United States in nuclear technology.

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Communist regimes throughout Eastern Europe fell.

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Which answer choice correctly compares or contrasts the roles of citizens in the British and Russian governments? Options: British and Russian citizens can vote for representatives in both houses of their legislatures. British and Russian citizens can vote for representatives in both houses of their legislatures and for their prime ministers. British citizens can vote for representatives in one house of their legislature; Russian citizens can vote for representatives in one house of their legislature and for their president. British citizens can vote for representatives in one house of their legislature and for their prime minister; Russian citizens can vote for representatives in both houses of their legislature.

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British citizens can vote for representatives in one house of their legislature; Russian citizens can vote for representatives in one house of their legislature and for their president.

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Based on the voting system described, which answer choice correctly describes Helmut's country?

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It is a parliamentary democracy.