Geography of Europe Flashcard

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What are some of the key resources in the United Kingdom?

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Fishing and natural resources

Front

The Gulf Stream brings warm water to northwestern Europe. What is its climate?

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mild, temperate climate

Front

Which region of Europe has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

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Southern Europe

Front

Which two countries are located on the Iberian Peninsula?

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Spain and Portugal

Front

Which is the biggest religion in Europe?

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Christianity

Front

Why is Russia’s population less than other parts of Europe such as the United Kingdom?

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Russia has a very cold and harsh climate that makes much of it unlivable.

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Describe economics of the three regions of Italy?

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Northern Italy has know for it industrial manufacturing, transportation, and technology. Central Italy is known for a mix of industrial and agriculture. Southern Italy has less industry and more dependent on agriculture.

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Most people in Iberian Peninsula practice which denomination of Christianity?

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Roman Catholic

Front

What year was Greece’s per capita GDP $10,000?

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1997

Front

Which of the following happened First: 1. The Romans conquered most of the area from the Adriatic Sea to the Danube River. 2. Many people became Muslim after the Ottoman Turks took control of the area. 3. The ancient Greeks founded colonies on the northern Black Sea coast. 4. The Balkans became part of the Byzantine Empire.

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The ancient Greeks founded colonies on the northern Black Sea coast.