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WorksheetsUnit 5: Europe
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 14mins
A new company specializing in commercial agriculture would search for locations with....
transportation routes & access to water
a huge labor force & urban area
interesting topography & beautiful scenery
an increasing demand for social services
What geographic advantage allows Europeans to move people, goods, & ideas with ease?
An abundance of flat treeless plains & accessible rivers
Control of choke points & the protection of mountains
Warm water ports & navigable rivers
Proximity to its markets & advanced naval fleets
Why is the European population largely multilingual?
Cultural convergence due to wars
Students are required to learn 2 foreign languages.
English imperialism
Their proximity to other nations & ease of travel.
This piece of technology fostered a variety of settlements across Europe.
Cars
Ships
Railways
Planes
This industry has flourished in Europe due to its navigable rivers used to distribute goods.
Manufacturing
High tech
Cottage
Software
Why can historic cathedrals be found throughout Europe?
Christianity has had a historic influence on Europe.
They invite tourists who spend money.
Queen Elizabeth granted millions in order to restore them.
Europeans today prefer to build historic buildings.
Why have EU member nations seen a rise in their standard of living?
open borders forces citizens toward urban interiors.
Members enjoy a larger variety of goods at lower prices.
struggling nations receive bail outs from stronger nations.
shared medical advancements have stopped the flow of disease
A large united trade zone was created across Europe by all of the following EXCEPT....
the Euro dollar
the removal of trade barriers
universal citizenship for EU members
unlimited immigration
What 2 industries was France was trying to protect when they first suggested a free trade zone?
Timber & Cereal Oats
Coal & Steel
Tungsten & Iron ore
Nickel & Bronze
The EU's most recent members joined following with historic event?
civil war in Syria
creation of the iron curtain
fall of the Soviet Union/Removal of the Berlin Wall
ending of WWII
E. European nations joined the EU after the fall of the Berlin Wall because they were seeking....
Political Stability
Cultural Divergence
Spy access
Nationalism
What motivates countries to participate in the Schengen (open borders) agreement?
Millions of Europeans cross borders for work each day.
Lack of border controls creates lower taxes.
Refugees can reach safety more quickly.
Tourist are allowed to travel further thus spend more.
Maintaining linguistic, cultural, & economic difference is an example of....
Globalization
Multiculturalism
Cultural Divergence
Cultural Diffusion
Most European nations are experiencing low birthrates.
True
False
What must shrinking nations do to keep their populations at replacement levels?
increase immigration
provide funding for universities
subsidize nursing homes
ban birth control
What govt welfare program is helping keep birthrates higher in Sweden compared to other European countries?
Subsidized childcare
Free healthcare
Short term disability
Workman's comp
