World Geography Test: Europe and Russia

A number of invasive species have been introduced in the Baltic Sea due to an increase in

• Phytoplankton

• Ship traffic

• Algae

• Hydroelectric power

The remaining forest in Northern Europe that has not been deforested is the , or taiga, of Scandinavia and Russia

• Peat bog

• Wetland

• Ecosystem

• Boreal forest

The runoff of chemicals and waste from areas nearby adds to the pollution that endangers coastal areas, wetlands, and rivers in Northern Europe.

• Agricultural
• Forested

• Industrialized

• Rural

Warmer temperatures cause ice to melt in Northern Europe, endangering land used for

• Manufacturing and industry

• Herding and farming

• Chemical production

• Commercial development

Though tourism can threaten fragile ecosystems, (a)   can teach people about conserving Northern Europe’s vulnerable land.

• Ecotourism

• Industrialism

• Invasive species

• Wetlands

A primary purpose of restoration work on rivers in Northwestern Europe is to

• Dredge rivers to allow oceangoing vessels to travel further inland.

• Widen rivers to increase waterway traffic, especially commercial traffic

• Control floodplain drainage and lessen damage from pollution

• Enhance their natural settings to encourage tourism and recreation

Among countries in Northwestern Europe, fragmentation due to roads and railways is highest in

• Germany and France

• Austria and Liechtenstein

• Ireland and the United Kingdom

• Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg

Which of the following is true about how countries in Northwestern Europe are addressing environmental issues caused by acid rain?

• All countries have restricted the use of fossil fuels that cause acid rain

• Governments have focused on both reducing the causes of acid rain and the damage it causes

• Industries in many countries continue to build factories with tall smokestacks to carry pollution away from their communities.

• Membership in the EU is based on compliance with environmental protection laws.

A primary mission of Greenpeace, Oceana, and Seas at Risk is to

• Promote ecotourism

• Regulate fishing industries

• Protect marine and coastal ecosystems

• Enhance biological diversity of marine life

The languages of Italy, Spain, and Portugal are categorized as Romance languages, which are based on a. Greek b. Roman c. Latin d. Vatican

• Greek

• Roman

• Latin

• Vatican