European Geography Test Study Guide
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Review the information on your Environmental Issues notecards.
Air pollution comes from the burning of fossil fuels. It happens a lot in the United Kingdom. The country is trying to limit the burning of fossil fuels by looking into alternative resources.
Acid rain is caused by air pollution by the burning of fossil fuels. The water molecules mix with the air pollution, and it comes down as acid rain. This commonly happens in Germany and has destroyed a lot of the Black Forest. The country is trying to prevent air pollution as much as possible to then prevent acid rain.
The Chernobyl, Ukraine Nuclear Explosion was caused by the Chernobyl nuclear power plant overheating during a test.
The explosion triggered another explosion and the radiation released during the explosions spread in the surrounding areas. Areas around Ukraine and even to Sweden were heavily impacted by the radiation. The radiation caused increased cancer cases in the areas. Animals and people were born with birth defects. People still cannot live within an 18 mile radius of the explosion site. Effects from the explosion will make the area uninhabitable for the next 20,000 years.
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How do physical features impact where people live in Russia and the United Kingdom?
The Ural Mountains divide Russia into Europe and Asia. People live along the European Plain in Western Russia.
People live throughout the United Kingdom in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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How does climate impact where people live in Russia and the United Kingdom?
People live mostly in Western Russia due to the milder weather compared to the rest of the country. The weather is warmer than other areas of Russia there because of the low elevations of the European Plain and the North Atlantic
Gulfstream/Current. The current brings warm temperatures from the Gulf of Mexico across the coast of Europe. The climate in Russia is considered to be cold and humid with no dry season.
The North Atlantic Gulfstream brings warmer air from the Gulf of Mexico and warms the United Kingdom. People are then able to live throughout the United Kingdom as the climate of the country is mostly mild and humid with no dry season.
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How do natural resources impact where people live in Russia and the United Kingdom?
Russia has many natural resources, but these resources are difficult to get and transport because of the cold climate.
Important natural resources include coal, oil, natural gas, and timber. These can be found throughout the country.
Many citizens in the United Kingdom live close to the coasts so they can have access to the sea to transport materials.
Important natural resources include coal, oil, and natural gas. These can be found in the North Sea which serves as the northern boundary.
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How do physical features impact where people live in Germany and Italy?
Germany has mountains in the south. The northern border is the North Sea. People live throughout the country.
The Alps Mountains form the northern border for Italy. The Apennine Mountains run through the middle of Italy. Some people live near the mountains, but most live around them.
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How does climate impact where people live in Germany and Italy?
The climate of Germany and Italy is fairly mild in the non-mountainous areas. People generally live at lower elevations.

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How do natural resources impact where people live in Germany and Italy?
Germany has large deposits of coal and iron ore. People live near these deposits for employment.
Italy has a thriving tourism industry, and Italians live near there for employment.
8.
What are some similarities between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
All three are monotheistic, have Abraham as the Patriarch, use portions of the Old Testament in their holy texts, and believe that Jerusalem, Israel is a Holy place. Judaism and Christianity view Abraham as their founders.
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What are some differences between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have different name for believers, holy books, places of worship, days for worship, views of Jesus, traditions/ customs, holy places (besides Jerusalem), and symbols.
10.
What is the difference between an island and a peninsula?
An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.
A peninsula is a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water.
11.
What is the difference between a border and a boundary?
A border is an imaginary line that divides two or more countries on a map. A boundary is a physical feature or thing that divides two or more countries.
12.
How is the climate of a location related to how close/ far away it is from the Equator?
Typically, the farther a location is from the equator, the colder the climate is.
13.
What are some examples of the Romance Languages?
Italian, Romanian, Portuguese, Spanish, and French
14.
What are some examples of the Slavic languages?
Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian
15.
What are some examples of the Germanic languages?
German, English, Danish, and Dutch
16.
What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?
A primary source is a document or object created during the time period being studied.
A secondary source is information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness the event.
It is a secondhand account
17.
Where do people generally live, and why do they live there?
People generally live in warmer climates because they are more comfortable. People also generally live near water sources for the ease of trading with ships, drinking water sources, and more recently, for recreation.