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WorksheetsEurope and Russia CA Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which cultural pattern is illustrated by the information on the map?
Europe is generally characterized by very secular societies.
Roman Catholicism has remained influential in much of Europe.
Eastern Orthodoxy continues to spread from east to west in Europe.
Protestant religious have gained more adherents than Roman Catholicism.
Which of the following best summarizes the impact of the Trans-Siberian railway on the economy of Russia?
the availability of resources decreased in southern regions
resources could more easily be transported across the vast terrain
trade between Russia and China decreased
cities in Russia became less connected and access to resources became extremely limited
What would best explain the changes in these maps of Germany?
Political events can cause a country's borders to change.
Religious differences led to the formation of Germany's current border.
Country's borders are entirely established by physical geography.
After World War II, Poland lost some of its territory to Germany.
Which of the following is an accurate prediction based on Germany's population pyramid?
Investment will have to be made in healthcare for the elderly.
Economic growth will expand with the growth of young workers.
New schools will be built for the growing numbers of young people.
Females will soon most likely outnumber the males in a generation.
Based on the graphs about the country of Kazakhstan, which of these is most likely to be a major problem facing Kazakhstan?
religious conflict between Muslims and Jews
ethnic tension between Russians and Kazakhs
the settlement of Ukrainian and Uzbek refugees
the growing power of the Russian Orthodox Church
The maps show how the territory of the Netherlands has changed over time. Which of the following best explains the reasons for the changes over time?
The development of the factory system.
The reclaiming of land by the Dutch.
The construction of canals.
The overuse of natural resources during the Irish potato famine.
Which statement best explains the impact the Trans-Siberian railroad had on the Russian economy?
It allowed Stalin to ship people to his labor camps.
It allowed for resources in Russia to be transported and used or exported beyond Russia.
It allowed for the diffusion of Russian culture across the Asia to Europe.
It created an environmental impact to endangered species across the Siberian plain.
One consequence of the formation of the European Union has been -
the free flow of goods, people and capital between most European countries
the disappearance of independent European governments
a loss of protection for both the environment and intellectual property rights
the return of high tariffs to European countries struggling for economic success
The quote is best illustrating the role of the United Nations in the Syrian conflict by-
providing military weapons.
allowing government leadership.
providing humanitarian aid.
putting a ban on imports and exports.
The use of the Euro and the removal of trade barriers in the European Union has created —
a large united trade zone across Europe
high unemployment in non-EU countries
increased demand for agricultural products
a shift from manufacturing jobs to service industries
Which of the following would be considered a PUSH factor?
A new job opportunity.
Nuclear fallout in the area.
Cheap cost of living.
Affordable property taxes.
Which of the following would be an example of a PULL factor?
Frequent Forest fires.
Contaminated water sources.
Higher paying jobs.
High neighborhood crime rate.
According to the chart, which country had the lowest population in the year 1980?
Pakistan
Mexico
United Kingdom
Nigeria
Which of the following best describes the reason for Britain’s departure from the European Union, which is known as Brexit?
The current British government does not agree with anything about globalization
Britain was attacked by the German and French armies 10 years ago sparking their exit from the European Union
By reclaiming its national sovereignty, Britain would be better able to manage immigration, free itself from regulations, and spark more dynamic growth.
British citizens did not like the food, music and language of other cultures so they voted to leave the European Union
Which factor best explains why Europe is home to many manufacturing industries?
Many immigrants to the region provide labor for work in factories.
Tourists who visit the region want to shop for European products.
Access to ports and navigable river facilitates the distribution of goods.
Cold climate conditions make it necessary to work indoors.
What is the best explanation for the smaller number of older men compared to women on Russia's population pyramid?
Peace
War
drought
poverty
Using the map above and your knowledge of social studies, which
geographical factor has most influenced Great Britain's policies?
Mountains
Oceans
Climate
Biosphere
Europe has a history characterized by instances of conflict and cooperation between cultures. Most recently, many European nations have been working to cooperate by -
isolating the US
forming the European Union
reducing stockpiles of weapons
limiting immigration to the region
Based on the information in the table, what is one way that many governments in Europe are similar?
Most are considered to be limited monarchies
They were modeled after the US government
Power is shared between two executive leaders
Revolutions brought about the political systems
Which geographic factors contribute to the population distribution pattern shown on the map?
A. Southern areas have a higher population density due to nearby access to Indian Ocean trade routes.
B. Northern regions have a higher population density due to easy access to the sea and better timberland.
C. Western areas have a higher population density due to the warmer climate and more arable land than eastern areas.
D. Eastern areas have a higher population density due to the flat terrain, allowing for extensive trade routes and the growth of trading cities.
All countries in Europe are a part of the European Union
True, all 27 countries in Europe are in the E.U.
False, only 6 European countries are in the E.U.
True, all 46 European countries are in the E.U.
False, only 27 of the 46 European countries are in the E.U.
The common currency (money) used by several EU members is called?
Euro
Pound
Dollar
Franc
This is a map of ________.
The European Union (EU)
The United Kingdom
The Soviet Union
The Warsaw Pact
About a third of the Netherlands is land that has been reclaimed from the sea. Most of the reclaimed land is used for crop production and dairy farming, although about 25 percent is used for roads, housing and parks. These areas of reclaimed land are called?
polders
deltas
fjords
savannas
