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Look at the map , why does Germany produce or make more grain that Italy?
Germany's is located near the North Sea which is a better climate for growing grain
Mountain region is best for growing grain
Northern plain is better for growing grain
In the southern part of Germany is better for growing grain
Read the list . Select the European country that is experience the environmental problem.
- contamination of ground water
- increase in birth defects
- loss of farm land
- increase in thyroid cancer
Acid rain in Germany
Air pollution in United Kingdom
Oil pollution in Venezuela
Nuclear disaster in Ukraine
Name the country on the map
France
United Kingdom
Spain
Belgium
Name the physical feature on the map
Ural Mountains
Pyrenees Mountains
English Channel
Rhine River
Read the list. Identify the religion.
- Founded by Muhammad
- Holy Book is the Quran or Koran
- Fastest growing religion in Europe
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Protestantism
Why do Europeans speak a variety of languages, for example English, French, German, Russian and Italian
The countries were invaded by the Roman government
Long and diverse history
Desire to speak multiple languages
Rich cultures that encourages individuality
Name the body of water labeled A
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Amazon River
Read the list . Name the environment issue that is created by the list.
- farming
- road building
- mining
- ranching
acid rain
oil pollution
air pollution
deforestation
Read the maps. What do both countries have in common?
In both countries the people live close to the coast
In both countries people live in the southern region
In both countries people live in the central region
In both countries people live 200 miles from the western border
Read the list. Name the environmental issue.
- damage to buildings
- dead plants and fish
- less money earn/profit in fishing, forestry and agriculture
deforestation
acid rain
nuclear waste
overpopulation
Read the list below. Use the list to help you answer the following question. Where do most Canadians live?
- warmer climate
- fertile soil
- trading
- jobs/employment
Most Canadians live in Nova Scotia
Most Canadians live close to the United States of America
Most Canadians live in the Canadian Shield
Most Canadians live above the Arctic Circle
Read the map . Locate the Great Barrier Reef
A
B
C
D
Why is the Australian Outback less populated?
hot and dry climate
fertile soil
close to the ocean
receive plenty of rain
Look at the picture. What event after WWI is going on across the world ?
Russian Revolution
Treaty of Versailles
Worldwide Depression
Holocaust
How did the Soviet Union become a superpower after WWII?
Soviet Union joined NATO to support their new Western allies
Soviet Union use the same type of government and economy like the USA
Soviet Union rebuild Europe with communist government and economy
Soviet Union isolate itself from the rest of Europe and focus on their economy
What cause the falling/destruction of the Berlin Wall?
Declining power of NATO
The collapse of the USSR and their control of Easter Europe( Iron Curtain)
The weakening of German Weimar Republic
Decrease of economic strength of the European Union
What effect did the African slave trade have on the America?
Slaves worked in factories and increase manufacturing in America
Slaves replace labor by serfs and influenced the government
Slaves work in field on plantation and changed the culture
Slaves signed up in the Army and increase American power
What was the impact of the Cuban Revolution?
less freedom for Cuban citizens
less need for international trade
more leaders chosen by the people
more economic choices for the people
How did the citizens of Quebec get independence from Great Britain in 1980 and 1995?
overthrow the government
voting for independence
Fighting in war for independence
bribe their leaders to leave Canada
Read the list below. Name the country that is being described.
- chancellor is the leader of the country
- citizens vote for members of the Parliament
- Parliamentary democracy
United Kingdom
Russia
Spain
Germany
Who is elected by the citizens in the United Kingdom?
Monarch
Prime minister
House of Commons
House of Lords
What is the purpose of the European Union?
To encourage trade among European countries/nations
To police protest in Europe
To help countries decide on a flag
to promote voter registration in Europe
Select the answer that explains the contrast/difference on how heads of the government are chosen in parliamentary democracy in Canada and president democracy in the US?
Prime minister is elected by the parliament and president is elected by the citizens
Prime minister is elected by the parliament and president is elected by the US House of Representative
Prime minister is elected by the citizens and president is elected by the US House of Representative
Prime minister is appointed by the monarch and president is elected by the citizen
Read the diagram. Which description explains how Canadian citizens participate in the government?
Canadian prime minister and cabinet are elected by the citizens
queen represents Canada and is selected by the citizens
Canada House of Commons is elected by the citizens
Canadian senate is appointed by the citizens and prime minister
Define market system
government guarantee a pay raise every year for all workers
government controls the majority of all their business in the country
government provides basic goods to all the citizens without charge
Business produce goods and service that people will buy
Compare and contrast market and command economy.
Think about the three basic economic questions:
What to produce? When to produce? For whom to produce?
In a market economy business produce according to customs and in command economy is produced by capitalism
Market economy depends on supply and demand. Command government owns everything and sets prices
Market economy is based on government planning. Command economy is based on supply and demand
Market economy is based on capitalism and command economy is based on customs
Read the newspaper headline below. Name the economic system.
"Worry Over Sales Starts Talk of Cheaper iPhones",
New York Times Newspaper, January 2013
traditional
feudalism
market
command
Read the chart. Name the Latin American country that has the lowest standard of living.
Bolivia
Haiti
Mexico
Cuba
Read the chart. What can you predict that would for the GDP per capita of Brazil
$1,800
$7,600
$15,200
$4,600
Read the chart.Predict the life expectancy of Venezuela.
56.8
63.6
88.7
74.5
What do tariffs, quotas,and embargoes have in common?
all are taxes placed on imports and exports
all are trade barriers
all are policies used to promote free trade between countries
all are laws some nations used to make sure people pay their fair share
What is the purpose of NAFTA?
To stop US from trading with Latin American countries
To promote trade between North America and Asia
To promote trade between Canada, Mexico and US
To stop US and Mexico from trading with Canada
How would Brazil GDP change if new factories were built and the country upgrades technology?
an increase in the GDP as a result of investment in human capital
an increase in GDP as a result of new entrepreneurship
an increase in GDP as result of factories hiring new workers
an increase in GDP as a result in investments in capital goods
Read the chart. Answer the following question. What will the two companies need in order to get paid ?
Exchange currency
set up a quota
both countries need French and English speaking workers
They need to become members of NAFTA
Select the correct term below based on the following:
Richard decides that he will open up his own auto mechanic shop.
land
entrepreneurship
labor
capital
Select the correct answer that explains United Kingdom's mixed market system.
government owns all the business and sets prices
citizens own all the business
citizens own business and government offers free healthcare
government does not own any business
How does specialization increase trade?
specialization create trade barriers on imported goods
specialization creates quotas on agriculture and livestock
specialization creates restrictions on what people make in factories
specialization allows countries to produce what they make best and trade for other goods
How has mining for natural resources in the Canadian Shield effected the environment?
more mineral are created
more animal habitats
soil erosion and loss of animal habitat
no environmental issues
Explain how natural resources and climate effect where people live in Australia.
climate and natural resources do not impact where people live
most people live on the east coast where there is a moderate climate and plenty of resources
Most live in the Outback where there are few natural resources
climate and natural resources only affect people near Ayers Rock
Define reunification
to take apart
to encourage trade
to bring back together
to be allies
After European colonization of Australia, why did the most of the Aboriginal people (Native People) die?
Europeans brought new diseases
The food that they ate changed
new industries causing pollution
natural disasters
Read the list below. What type of investment is described?
*up to date computers
*safe machinery
*efficient factories
capital goods
human capital
natural resources
entreprenuership
What was the effect of European colonization on the Native People/Aborigines
Native people/Aborigines became wealthy through trading
Native people/Aborigines were forced to move to the Outback or on reservation
Native people/Aborigines became business owners
Native people/Aboriginal had to work in factories in Sydney
How do citizens participate in the government in Australia?
vote for king
vote for the president
vote for the prime minister
vote for members of the parliament
Read the list below. What type of economy does Australia?
- base on supply and demand
- government provides healthcare
- most business owned by the citizens
mixed market economy
command economy
traditional economy
barter
What term is used to describe when one leader holds all the power and citizens do not participate in the government?
democracy
oligarchy
dictatorship
federal
Name the country that does not have a democratic government.
Brazil
Mexico
Cuba
United States
Why are Latin American citizens migrating to the US?
to escape poverty
jobs and economic opportunities
better standard of living
all of the above
Which countries influenced the language and religion of Latin America?
Germany and France
US and Canada
Russia and United Kingdom
Spain and Portugal
Name the Latin American country that is described below.
- president
- personal freedoms
- all citizens can vote
Mexico
Cuba
Russia
Australia
