Northwestern Europe

The Northwestern European Plain is used mainly for

• Recreation

• Transportation

• Industry

• Agriculture

Which of the following best describes the Alps?

• low hills and rolling plains

• high plateaus and scattered forests

• tall mountains

• rocky cliffs

Which of the following is the main reason the oceans are economically important to Northwestern Europe?

• The Netherlands has reclaimed land from the ocean

• There are many ports to access ocean transportation

• It is important for recreation and tourism

• Ocean waves provide an energy source

The lands the Netherlands have reclaimed from the sea are known as:

• Locks

• Polders

• Canals

• Dikes

How does the North Atlantic Current affect the climate of Northwestern Europe?

• It brings cool air from the North Atlantic resulting in cooler summers and less rainfall.

• It brings warm, dry air from the Caribbean to Northwestern Europe

• It brings warm air and moisture from the Gulf Stream, which keeps the climate mild.

• It brings cool, wet air from the Caribbean resulting in heavy rainfall and snow

The change in manufacturing from using human labor to using machines occurred during the:

• Social Revolution

• Technological Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

What was a negative consequence Industrial capitalism?

• Factory workers were treated poorly

• Owners were making small profits

• The Industrial Revolution started

• Natural resources became sparse

Which of the following are main characteristics of communism?

• A focus on agriculture and mining

• Economic equality and ownership of production by the state

• Using profits to expand industry

• Widespread industrial and social change

Which of the following describes the movement of people during the Industrial Revolution?

• People moved from urban areas to rural areas

• People moved from cities to farms

• People moved within cities

• People moved from farms to cities

What is the purpose of the European Union?

• To end the Cold War

• To prevent devolution

• To promote economic and political unity

• To ease demographic transition