Unit 1 Review

What is one of the effects of acid rain in Germany?

• 1. toxic power plant emissions

• 1. a buildup of harmful gases

• 1. crumbling historic architecture

What is the MAIN reason why Germany experiences high levels of acid rain?

• 1. emissions from coal-burning power plants

• 1. emissions from the waste produced in overcrowded cities

• 1. missions from newer power sources like hydroelectricity and nuclear power

Which statements BEST explain the increase in air pollution in the United Kingdom?

• 1. An increased use of automobiles for travel has caused an increase in air pollution. Urban cities have economies that are supported by factories, and the coal burning in the factories has increased air pollution.

• 1. The explosion of Chernobyl has led to the release of nuclear waste into the air creating an increase in air pollution.

• 1. An increase in population has led to an increase of forest fires in the United Kingdom which has caused an increase in air pollution.

. Which statement explains a negative effect of the United Kingdom's industrial power?

• 1. Acid rain has severely damaged famous architecture and cultural landmarks around the country.

• 1. Cancer diagnoses have increased due to the shift from coal to nuclear power.

• 1. Radiation poisoning has affected many people near power plants.

• 1. Heart and lung issues have become more common due to severe air pollution from industrial areas.

Which BEST describes the cause of the disaster at Chernobyl?

• 1. Accident: an event that happens suddenly and by chance, without an apparent or controllable cause, typically resulting in damage or injury

• 1. Negligence: failure to use proper care; done with insufficient attention; action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; or lack of skill in the management of property that causes injury or harm

• 1. Natural disaster: a major adverse event resulting from natural occurrences such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, or other events created by nature that cause damage or loss of life

Which BEST explains the economic impact of the Chernobyl disaster?

• 1. The costs of cleanup and recovery put huge and ongoing burdens on several governments, limiting other programs to help the economy.

• 1. The loss of power from Chernobyl forced Ukraine to pay for nuclear power from Russia, which took money out of Ukraine's economy.

• 1. Ukraine decided not to rebuild the Chernobyl reactor, which eliminated many jobs from the economy.

• 1. The explosion destroyed buildings and infrastructure in the nearby town, crippling its economy.

Thirty-three percent of Germany’s land is fertile. As a result, Germany is rich in natural resources. What physical feature contributes the MOST to the amount of natural resources located in Germany?

• 1. Mediterranean Sea

• 1. Ural Mountains

• 1. European Plain

What do Europe's Romance and Germanic languages have in common?

• 1. The languages sound very similar when spoken.

• 1. The languages are written using the Roman alphabet.

• 1. The languages are primarily spoken in Eastern Europe.

Which BEST compares the impact of location on trading in the United Kingdom with Russia?

• 1. Russia’s location gives it access to huge stores of natural resources, making it an almost ideal trading partner for other nations, while the United Kingdom has virtually no natural resources to trade.

• 1. Russia’s huge land mass covering two continents creates ideal conditions for trading with both Asian and European nations while the United Kingdom’s location makes trade ideal with Europe and The United States.

• 1. The United Kingdom is surrounded on all sides by water, a location that is ideal for trading with Europe and the United States, while Russia’s access to oceans across its northern and eastern borders set up ideal trading conditions with Finland, Sweden, and Norway.

• 1. The United Kingdom’s location means a temperate climate and many major ports along all of its borders, creating almost ideal trading conditions.  Russia’s huge size and extreme northern location mean that extremely cold, harsh weather and rugged terrain make trade difficult.

Which statement explains why many words in Spanish, French, and Italian have similar sounds and meanings?

• 1. Spanish, French, and Italian are all languages in the Germanic language family.

• 1. Spanish, French, and Italian all evolved from Latin over the centuries.

• 1. Spain, France, and Italy all share borders with each other.