Western Europe Test Review

  1. What is the Euro and explain what the EU is?

Euro is money used in most of W. Europe; an economic organization in W. Europe.

  1. What countries are located on the Iberian Peninsula and what separated the peninsula from the rest of Europe?

Spain and France; Pyrenes Mnts.

  1. Explain polder and a dike…Where does this occur?

Polder- Using dikes to turn ocean into usable land

Dike- embankment for holding back water

Netherlands

  1. What is a peninsula and explain why this relates to Europe?

Area of land surrounded by water on three sides

  1. What is geothermal energy? How is it used? What country is Europe depends on this?

Using the heat of the earth to produce electricity; Iceland

  1. Name the largest mountain range in Europe and the countries it affects.

Swiss Alps; Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Germany, Austria

  1. Europe is far from the equator. Why isn’t it as cold as it should be?

North Atlantic Current/Drift

  1. What is NATO? What’s its purpose?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; maintain world peace as a military alliance

  1. What is socialism and why is it important in Europe?

Gov’t and people jointly make decisions in the country; most countries in Europe are socialist

  1. Describe communism. What European country is famous for this?

Gov’t controls all aspects of country; Soviet Union

  1. What is multiculturalism? Why is it important in Europe?

Many cultures; Spread of different ideas, food, customs etc.

  1. Define:
  1. Fjord- valley made by ice/glacier
  2. Peninsula- land surrounded by water on three sides
  3. Tundra- frozen land, few plants and animals
  4. Tariff- tax on trade
  5. Quota- limit number of items allowed to trade
  1. Europe’s population growth is steady or at close to zero. Why??

Countries are more educated

  1. How has Europe’s natural environment changed over time??

Deforestation, pollution, dense populations, urbanization

  1. Explain why countries in Europe have a high literacy rate.

Most countries are developed (rich)

  1. What countries were involved in WWII (axis and allies). Who ended up winning the war?

Allied- US, Britain, Soviet Union; Allies won

Axis- Germany, Italy, Japan

  1. Describe the Holocaust. When did it happen?

Mass murder of Jews during WW2

  1. Describe the Cold War. Who was involved?

War between Soviet Union and USA; based on fear of communism and nuclear weapons. No actual fighting