Unit 9 Exam

What is mixed economy or mixed market

• government has little to no involvement
• combination of state and private ownership, high taxes some market, generous social safety net
• government owns & control the means of production

3 major goals of European Union

• prevent wars
• create one currency (Euro), open borders between members, eliminate tariffs
• promote the survival of the English language

3 reasons for the population decline in Europe

• wars
• lack of immigration; no one is moving to Europe
• an aging population & women having fewer children

Which country has the lowest standard of living?

• Russia & Ukraine
• Russia & Georgia
• Armenia & Russia
• Georgia & Turkmenistan

Which two countries has the highest standard of living?

• Armenia & Russia
• Russia & Ukraine
• Russia & Geogria
• Georgia & Turkmenistan

Which of the countries above probably has the lowest standard of living?

• Albania
• Yugoslavia
• Poland
• Belgium

Which of the above countries would be considered highly developed?

• Countries 3, 6, 7
• Countries 2, 3, 4
• Countries 2, 3, 7
• Countries 3, 4, 6

This sea makes it easier for immigration from countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.

• Mediterranean Sea
• Baltic Sea
• Caspian Sea
• Aegean Sea

These 2 events caused the greatest change to population in much of Europe

• widespread diseases & famine
• industrialization & manufacturing
• war & industrialization
• industrialization & diplomacy

What incident at Chernobyl happened in 1986?

• terrorists invaded the power plant
• nuclear power plant exploded
• monsoon destroyed many homes & businesses
• earthquake destroyed power plant