Europe Environment/Languages/Religions

What is the primary cause of air pollution in the United Kingdom. How did this impact the local communities? (DOK 3)

• Urban development, leading to the expansion of cities and increase of people immigrating into London.

• Mining activities in rural area, resulting in the extraction of valuable minerals. The local communities became richer because of exports.

• The industrial revolution created an increase in factories. This led to sickness and deaths in the local communities.

• Tourism development, causing the construction of resorts and recreational facilities.

What are some consequences of Acid rain in Germany? DOK 2

• Destruction of the local mines and exposure of valuable natural resources.

• Increasing the number of rivers and climate stability

• Expansion of wildlife habitats and increased lifespan of animals

• Destruction of the trees and forests, contamination of the soil and water.

What message about Chernobyl in Ukraine is the political cartoon trying to convey?

• Ukraine is actively working to prevent more disasters like Chernobyl.

• Chernobyl is still dangerous 20 years after the incident

• Chernobyl is still in operation producing nuclear energy but workers have to wear special uniforms.

• The Chernobyl incident had little impact on the environment.

For four days in 1952, a winter fog settled over the city of London. When the fog combined with pollution from coal, the smog was so thick that people could not see. During these days, crime increased, transportation slowed, and over 4000 people died. Laws were passed to require cleaner ways to burn coal. But then, in the 1970’s, pollution from the exhaust of cars became a constant problem in London. Based off the section above what were the effects of the London smog in 1952?

• air pollution decreased and the economy increased

• Crime increased and new laws were passed on cleaner ways to burn coal

• People died and crime decreased because of the decrease in population

• The numbers of cars and travel across the country increased

In The United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia, where do most people choose to live?

• in the mountains.

• along the northern borders

• rural areas.

• urban areas.

How is the Russian language different from the French and Spanish languages in Europe?

• the Russian language uses the Germanic alphabet

• Romance languages have many common words with Germanic languages but Russian does not

• the Russian language has many more speakers in Asia than the Romance languages

• Russian is from the Slavic language family not the Romance language family

What do all the major religions of Europe have in common?

• They believe Jesus is the Savior and parts of the Quran

• They are monotheistic and are only practiced in Europe

• Abraham is believed to be the "father" of their faith and they are monotheistic

• Believers are required to take a trip to Jerusalem and Jesus is the Savior