Lewis: European Pollution and Nuclear Radiation Flashcard

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Pollution from which source is a major cause of acid rain in Germany? Options: Water Pollution, Coal-burning factories, Poor farming practices, Nuclear activity

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Coal-burning factories

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How did radiation from the nuclear explosion in Chernobyl, Ukraine spread to other European nations?

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Wind carried the radiation.

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Put the following events in order: A. Millions of people developed cancer and food supplies were ruined B. A nuclear power plant exploded C. Nuclear radiation spread

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B, C, A

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Smog is a ____ of Air Pollution.

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Neither

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What is the main environmental issue in the United Kingdom?

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Air Pollution

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The nuclear power plant explosion in Chernobyl, Ukraine led to increased cases of ______ in local citizens in the surrounding area.

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Cancer

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Which of the following is another word for urban? Farm, City, Plain, Rural

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City

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Which physical features forms the boundary between Europe and Asia?

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Ural Mountains

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Why do the majority of Russian live in Western Russia?

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Warmer climate

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How is the location of the United Kingdom beneficial for trading?

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It has access to many trade routes and water routes.