Chapter 11 Test: Northwestern Europe

What is one reason European countries are catching less fish today than 15 to 20 years ago?

• Overfishing
• Increased fish populations
• Improved fishing technology
• Climate change

What health issues are common among people living in industrial areas of Northwestern Europe?

• Eye irritation, asthma, and respiratory infections
• Diabetes and heart disease
• Obesity and malnutrition
• Allergies and skin conditions

What is the Kyoto Protocol?

• An international treaty on climate change
• A trade agreement between European nations
• A military alliance
• A cultural exchange program

What does a cap-and-trade system involve?

• Buying and selling pollution allowances
• Government regulation of emissions
• Tax incentives for renewable energy
• Public awareness campaigns

Which river is the most important in Northwestern Europe?

• Danube
• Rhine
• Seine
• Thames

What is the second most important river in Europe?

• Rhine
• Danube
• Seine
• Thames

What natural hazard is common in the Alps?

• Earthquakes
• Avalanches
• Floods
• Tornadoes

What was a major outcome of the Crusades?

• Increased trade between Europe and the Middle East
• The establishment of a European empire
• The spread of communism
• The decline of the Catholic Church

What was the primary goal of the Crusades?

• To establish trade routes
• To reclaim the Holy Land
• To spread democracy
• To convert non-Christians

Who led the religious reform movement in the 1500s known as the Reformation?

• Martin Luther
• John Calvin
• Henry VIII
• John Wesley