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Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 Study Guide
Definitions/Identifications:
1. North Atlantic Drift
2. British Isles
3. Polders
4. Fjords
5. Northwest Highlands
6. North Sea
7. Navigable Rivers
8. Subsistence Agriculture
9. Commercial Agriculture
10. Scandinavian Peninsula
11. PrimateCity
12. Uninhabitable
13. Socialism
14. European Union
15. Geysers
Chapter 13
Where are fjords found in Europe?
Why are peninsulas important to Europe?
What is the problem with European fisheries? What is the solution?
What are problem with Europe’s forest resources? Where are they found?
What natural resource fuels the modern European economies? Where is it found in Europe?
What mountains are in the Alpine Mountain system?
What are avalanches? Where do they occur?
Where are the climate types found in Europe? (i.e. North, South, East, West)
What is the climate type of the Boreal Forest?
Where are the best soils in Europe found?
Chapter 14
What are the island countries in Europe?
What two MAJOR natural resources led to industrialization in England and France?
Why did European countries like the United Kingdom and France have colonies?
What two natural resources led to industrialization in England and France?
Why did European countries like the United Kingdom and France have colonies?
Compare the government and religion of Ireland with the U.K.?
What ancestry groups are found in the U.K.?
What happened in the Irish potato famine to the Irish people/population?
What groups were fighting in the “Troubles” of Northern Ireland? Why were they fighting?
What important innovations started in Great Britain?
What are the primate cities and capitals of: Ireland, the United Kingdom and France?
How long is the French work week? How much vacation do they receive?
What sector of the economy do most French people work?
What are famous buildings, events in France? Why is French cuisine famous? (video)
Describe historical and current relationship between France and the United States
What are the Benelux countries? Why did they join together?
Why was the European Union formed? How does it bring countries together?
What are the Scandinavian countries?
What is the cultural heritage of most Scandinavians?
What type of religion are most people in Scandinavia?
Who are the Sami? Where do they live?
How do Icelanders deal with their volcanically active environment?
What is healthcare like in Scandinavian countries?