Europe Test

Which of the following is an advantage to having a common currency in the European Union?

• It allows each government to make its own policy regarding currency.

• Workers in one country can compete with those in other countries.

• It decreases the value of the currency.

• It allows for easier trading and investment.

Which of the following statements is an accurate generalization about acid rain?

• Acid rain is found in Western Europe only.

• Acid rain was unknown before the late 1960s.

• Acid rain is found mostly in rural regions.

• Acid rain is a global environmental issue.

Which statement BEST describes where most people live in Europe?

• Population is concentrated on the coast and in river valleys.

• Most people live in southern Europe.

• Population is concentrated in the mountainous central region.

• Most people live in northern Europe.

In which economic system does the government control the economic decisions?

• command economy

• market economy

• mixed economy

• traditional economy

Which statement BEST describes where most people live in Europe?

• Population is concentrated on the coast and in river valleys

• Most people live in southern Europe

• Population is concentrated in the mountainous central region

• Most people live in northern Europe

Which statement explains why the British system of government is a constitutional monarchy?

• The prime minister is chosen according to the constitution.

• The king or queen has more power than the elected Parliament.

• A king or queen is the head of state, but Parliament makes the laws.

• Some members of Parliament are elected, while others are appointed.

How does the author of this cartoon feel about Brexit? How do you know that?

• They think it is a good idea because they show the man politely leaving and saying “Thanks”

• They think it is a bad idea because they show the man using a flag instead of a parachute.

• They think it is a good idea because they show the man being offered a parachute.

• They think it is a bad idea because they show the man on a Southwest Flight.

How did the physical geography of Europe create different dialects?

• Mountains, forests and other barriers kept people apart and created different dialects

• Rivers and seas connected people and created different dialects

• People were forced to move and interact with others in the Roman Empire

• People had to create different technologies such as rail lines to interact.

Why is Europe's population shrinking?

• The fertility rate is low

• Immigration levels are low

• People are migrating out of Europe

• The death rate is high

What are two benefits of being bilingual in Europe?

• The open borders policy of the EU makes it easier to communicate if you are bilingual

• The high number of tourists who visit Europe increase the need to speak multiple languages.

• Speaking only your own native language helps keep your culture intact.

• Since the creation of the EU tension has been present between different cultures.