Deck 4: Europe

Question 1

This lake is shared as a border between Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.

A) Rhine
B) Michigan
C) Constance
D) Lucerne

Answer 1

Constance

Question 2

The wind-power generation sector in Denmark employs about 25,000 people and supplies more than ________ percent of the country's electricity use.

A) 25
B) 45
C) 65
D) 85

Answer 2

25

Question 3

________ is the global "conveyor belt" of ocean currents driven by temperature and salinity differences in seawater.

A) GHG
B) Thermohaline circulation
C) Massif Central
D) Polder

Answer 3

Thermohaline circulation

Question 4

The seeds of this flowering plant produce an oil that can easily be converted to biodiesel. In Europe, this is a popular source of biodiesel fuel.

A) aster
B) saffron
C) tulip
D) rapeseed

Question 5

Examples of areas in Europe subject to sea flooding due to low elevation include Venice and:

A) the Netherlands' coast
B) Scotland's interior
C) Athens
D) Switzerland

Question 6

You have a friend who lives in Paris. He has never attended a church service at one of the city's magnificent cathedrals and believes that human rights are more important than religion. He is a good example of the trend in Europe toward:

A) orthodoxy
B) secularism
C) ethnocentrism
D) nationalism

Question 7

________ is the EU agency responsible for border control.

A) Borders-R-Us
B) CIA
C) BCCC
D) Frontex

Question 8

Poland shares the humid continental climate type with:

A) the United Kingdom
B) Portugal
C) Scotland
D) Austria

Question 9

Paris enjoys a more moderate climate than Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, primarily due to the influence of:

A) North Atlantic Current
B) Arctic air blocked by the Scandinavian mountains
C) hurricanes bringing warm air from the tropics in winter
D) continentality

Question 10

Which of Europe's three large climate regions is most influenced by the North Atlantic Current?

A) humid continental
B) Mediterranean
C) marine west coast
D) tropical

Question 11

If a factory in the Czech Republic is releasing pollution into the Elbe River, which flows northwest to the North Sea, that pollution will almost inevitably make its way downstream. Which of the following countries will be impacted that pollution downstream?

A) Slovakia
B) Bulgaria
C) Austria
D) Germany

Question 12

Which country is most likely to have few or no international rivers?

A) Germany
B) France
C) Austria
D) the United Kingdom

Question 13

London, United Kingdom lacks extreme winter or summer temperatures and receives precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year. This is characteristic of this climate type:

A) humid continental
B) Mediterranean
C) marine west coast
D) subpolar

Question 14

Mt. Etna lies in the European region's major tectonically active zone and youngest mountain range. You can infer that Mt. Etna is in the ________ Sea.

A) North
B) Mediterranean
C) Baltic
D) Celtic

Question 15

A key feature that distinguished Europe from non-Europe beginning in the Middle Ages was:

A) landforms
B) religion
C) river systems
D) climate

Question 16

Portuguese is spoken by nearly everyone in Portugal. The Portuguese ethnic group also comprises 99% of the population. This "marriage" of culture, ethnicity, and political sovereignty makes Portugal a good example of a:

A) multilingual society
B) Indo-European country
C) nation-state
D) lingua franca

Question 17

Many European countries use English as a common language of business and commerce. English is an example of a:

A) nationalistic language
B) T&O language
C) Cyrillic script language
D) lingua franca

Question 18

The Industrial Revolution resulted in economies that were based less on ________ and ever more ________.

A) wealth; impoverished
B) urban areas; rural
C) agriculture; urban
D) slavery; on freedom

Question 19

Northern English cities have experienced gradual ________ in the postindustrial period.

A) economic growth
B) increasing fertility rates
C) economic decline
D) railroad construction

Question 20

Areas with highly specialized manufacturing sectors that rely on advanced science and engineering have flourished, especially in the ________ parts of the European region.

A) eastern
B) northern
C) western
D) southern

Question 21

For most of Europe, postindustrial economies now rely on:

A) agriculture
B) mining
C) manufacturing
D) services

Question 22

Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg are known as the ________ countries.

A) Benelux
B) Luxeneb
C) "rich brotherhood"
D) Bible Belt

Question 23

Milan in northern Italy is part of the ________ region.

A) Mezzogiorno
B) Blue Banana
C) Barcelona
D) Scandinavian

Question 24

The country of Albania is part of the Balkan Peninsula and thus falls in the:

A) economic core
B) Alps
C) Massif Central
D) economic periphery

Question 25

The cities of Brussels, Antwerp, and the central provinces of Flanders form a large urban conglomeration called a:

A) megalopolis
B) city zone
C) Green Banana
D) Windmill Metropolis

Question 26

Manchester, England has large areas that have been abandoned as industry left; these are called:

A) demolition zones
B) brownfields
C) industrial re-evaluation zones
D) redevelopment target areas

Question 27

Which of the following illustrate Europe's continued influence in the world?

A) colonies in Africa
B) a number of non-European states that use the euro or currency pegged to the euro
C) the advancement of agriculture featuring genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food
D) high percentage of GDP spent on the military by a number of European states

Question 28

French Polynesia is an example of a(n):

A) "Trabi"
B) euroskepticism
C) extraterritorial possession
D) reserve currency

Question 29

Since roughly 1950, integration in Europe is most commonly associated with ________, an association of member states that have voluntarily given up some decision-making rights to serve a greater good of European integration.

A) NATO
B) NAFTA
C) the EU
D) SEATO

Question 30

Belgium is divided ethnically into a Dutch-speaking north and a French-speaking south. Because one group or the other has been seeking greater autonomy, Belgium is an example of a country plagued by:

A) civil war
B) "Trabis"
C) genocide
D) separatist movements

Question 31

An example of disunity in Europe that has resulted in much violence is the breakup of:

A) the United Kingdom
B) Yugoslavia
C) Italy
D) Romania

Question 32

Two main advantages of the EU are:

A) common defense shield and combined navies
B) agreement among political parties and erased borders
C) common market and euro currency
D) religious agreement and lack of terrorism

Question 33

France intervened in Mali's civil war in 2013. This is an example of:

A) concerted UN action
B) ongoing relationship with a former colony
C) humanitarian aid
D) religious war

Question 34

Several African countries have pegged their currencies to the euro, making the euro an example of a(n):

A) euroskepticism
B) Benelux currency
C) dollar-killer
D) reserve currency

Question 35

Georgia is a European Neighborhood Policy member country illustrating that "neighbors" can include countries:

A) at war with one European country
B) that differ religiously from most EU countries
C) that share a sea but not a land border with EU countries
D) that adopt the euro currency without being a member of the EU

Question 36

An immigrant entering Europe illegally would face a border patrol between Hungary and

A) Serbia
B) Slovakia
C) Bulgaria
D) Austria

Question 37

As a general rule, Europe's climates are mild for its latitude, and Europe experiences little of the extreme temperature swings one finds in North America and the rest of northern Eurasia.

Question 38

Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide occur naturally in the atmosphere.

Question 39

The North Atlantic Current is a cold water current originating in the Arctic.

Question 40

Extensive use of Europe's forests first occurred during the Industrial Revolution.

Question 41

Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide do not occur naturally in the atmosphere, but are only produced in significant quantities by human activities such as power generation, agriculture, land-use changes, and transportation.

Question 42

Agriculture in Denmark typically requires irrigation.

Question 43

Switzerland has a TFR of 1.45. This is above replacement rate.

Question 44

Medieval European cities were surrounded by walls. The most important citizens, however, tended to live outside the city gates.

Question 45

The Blue Banana forms the core of the European economy.

Question 46

Back-to-land vacations, called eco-vacations, have become one of the most lucrative tourism types, with urban dwellers paying tidy sums to harvest grapes or learn cheese-making on farms.

Question 47

Less than half of the EU's energy needs are imported.

Question 48

In response to high energy costs, Europeans lead the world in reducing consumption.

Question 49

Moldova has little industrial development and remains among the poorest European countries, making it a good example of the economic core.

Question 50

In most European cities, riding a bike to work is a dangerous and rarely used form of transportation.

Question 51

Nearly all of the tourists to the Mediterranean Sea coast are visitors from outside Europe.

Question 52

Scotland's "silicon glen"is an example of a Eurozone, an area of technology-related manufacturing, research, and design.

Question 53

France offers tax breaks for families with children and government-sponsored paid maternity leave, both examples of pronatalist policies.

Question 54

Like the typical European city, the skyline of Naples, Italy is dominated by mosques.

Question 55

In the first decade of the 21st century, German Neo-Nazis killed a number of Turkish immigrants to that country. This is an example of xenophobia.

Question 56

Like the typical eastern European city, the skyline of Chisinau, Moldova is dominated by communist era buildings.

Question 57

Describe the Mediterranean climate type.

Question 58

Explain the geography of cross-border river management in Europe.

Question 59

Explain the geographical implications of christianitas.

Question 60

Explain how favorite Estonian foods reflect physical geography and political connections over time.

Question 61

What conditions prevail across most of Europe that encourage many governments to pursue pro-natalist policies?

Question 62

Explain how Italy is not an example of a nation-state.

Question 63

Explain how the banking sector illustrates Europe's continued influence over the world economy.

Question 64

Discuss Sweden's relationship with the EU.

Question 65

Describe the postindustrial transformation of the Ruhr Valley.

Question 66

Describe the positives and negatives of Germany's ambitious program of energy efficiency and recycling.

Question 67

Explain how recent events outside Europe have provoked Europe to look for new paths to energy security.

Question 68

Explain how immigration has both advantages and disadvantages for Europe.

Question 69

Describe the Nordic Model of social policy.

Question 70

Explain the changes that have occurred in Serbia over the past century.

Question 71

Provide examples of the recent increase in immigrant populations in Europe.

Question 72

Explain how immigration and secularism cause conflict in France.