World Cultures and Geography Ch13

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Which of the following is one of the most important crops in Southern Europe? barley, bananas, rye, olives

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olives

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Which is a correct statement about the population of Northern and Southern Europe? Options: The population is growing more quickly than in the past., The infant mortality rate is increasing., Birthrates have declined, and the population is aging., Most people live in rural areas.

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Birthrates have declined, and the population is aging.

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Which sea dominates the coast of much of Southern Europe?

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Mediterranean Sea

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What is a cause of cultural conflict in Northern and Southern Europe?

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immigration from non-European nations

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Based on the map, which of the following is a true statement about Alexander’s empire? It extended west as far as Hispania. It included the Persian Empire and part of India. It reached its greatest extent in A.D. 200. It extended north as far as Britannia.

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It included the Persian Empire and part of India.

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In which country is the Po River found?

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Italy

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Which of the following was the first known democracy? Macedon, Rome, Athens, Cyprus

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Athens

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Why is the climate in Eastern Norway colder than the climate in the western part of the country?

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Mountains reduce the flow of warmer air from the Norwegian Current.

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European countries have aging populations even though the infant mortality rate has decreased because:

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People are living longer due to better healthcare.

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When a country's infant mortality rate decreases, what does that mean for the population?

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The population is likely to increase.