World Geo Final Exam Review PART ONE- Europe and Russia

Sometimes countries give up some control of their own affairs to work together on goals they all share. This is

• spatial inequality.

• economic activity.

• sustainable development.

• supranational cooperation.

Which of these is the best definition of centripetal forces?

• forces that improve living standards

• forces that reduce land use conflict

• forces that pull people together

• forces that promote urbanization

The European Union began with the development of a

• defense organization.

• common market.

• consumer class

• plural society.

How has the EU promoted economic cooperation across Europe?

• It has raised workers' salaries.

• It has banned foreign imports.

• It has reduced trade barriers.

• It has ended business competition.

Which of these is most likely to be a centrifugal force within the EU in the future?

• closed borders

• trade barriers

• cultural differences

• pollution problems

Which of these was created to promote a European cultural identity?

• the EU flag

• Europe Day

• the EU anthem

• All of these answers are correct

What is one benefit of having European citizenship above and beyond national citizenship?

• A European Union citizen can vote in the national elections of any member nation.

• Citizens of the European Union do not have to pay taxes to their home country.

• Every EU citizen receives a monthly stipend from the European Union government.

• EU citizens can live and work anywhere in the European Union.

What problem arises because of the growth of the European Union?

• Cooperation becomes more difficult with more countries and more cultures.

• A number of nations want to retain the right to go to war with one another.

• Some member nations want the European Union to become a world union.

• There are not enough euro notes and coins to circulate in all member countries.

Which of the following would be considered a centrifugal force in the EU?

• easier travel

• political cooperation

• diversity of languages

• fewer trade restrictions

What do we call the study of human populations and how they change?

• biodiversity

• life expectancy

• demography

• human geography