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chapter 12 world geography test study guide

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1. _______________________ describes the Vatican's relationship of interdependence on Rome, and illustrates the importance of the Roman Catholic religion in Italian society.
Complementarity
2. Southern Europe's climate is influenced heavily by _______________________________.
Mediterranean Sea.
3. Greece has ____________________ from its membership in the European Union.
failed, false
4. Compared to those of Northwestern Europe, the river systems of Southern Europe are
longer, false
5. Access to the Balkan Peninsula is ________________________.
limited, false
6. A _________ is a type of river system common to the Alps and Pyrenees Mountains.
massif, false
7. ____________ is a common natural resource found throughout the mountains of Southern Europe.
Tungsten false
8. Southern Europe is composed of three major mountainous peninsulas: _____________________________________
he Iberian, the Balkan, and the Italian.
9. Although not Italy's longest river, the ______ has great historical and practical significance to the city of Rome, especially because it serves as the city's water supply.
Tiber
10. NGOs, such as Earthwatch, the Nature Conservancy, and the World Wildlife Fund, are examples of how
private, non-profit groups are attempting to address issues critical to the global environment.
11. Removal of which essential elements leads to erosion that can cause desert-like conditions?
topsoil and the vegetation it supports
12. Give an example that could belong under the heading "Managing Resources" of Southern Europe.
preventing deforestation
13. What political-historical process led Southern Europe to transition from city-states and ethnic regions into modern countries?
nationalism
14. What factors account for economic instability in the Southern European region in the 21st century?
government overspending, high unemployment, high national debt
15. What is a cause of erosion?
climate change
16. The major mountain chains of Southern Europe include the
Alps, Pyrenees, and Apennines.
17. Why does most of the agriculture of Southern Europe occur along the coastal plain region?
It has higher amounts of rainfall and rich, sedimentary soil conditions.
18. Give an the example that could belong under the heading "Human Impact" of Southern Europe.
Overfishing to meet tourist demands
19. Which describes the population pattern of Southern Europe today?
declining
20. A system of social organization known as ________ existed both in the ancient times and in the period of modern history before the formation of modern-day nations in Southern Europe.
city-states
21. The 1975 creation of the ________ was an attempt by Mediterranean nations to limit the damage to the environment caused by increases in human activity.
mediterranean Action Plan
22. What illustrates an example of how society in Southern Europe has been influenced by rich intellectual traditions established in the Greek and Roman Empires and embraced anew in the Renaissance?
Higher education is increasingly common, and literacy rates are high.
23. What is a leading cause of deforestation?
ires caused by the drier and warmer conditions of climate change
24. Identify a rare natural resource located along the Spanish Pyrenees that is useful in the high-tech industry.
Tungsten
25. Which mountain range runs along the spine of the Italian Peninsula?
Apennines
26. What economic actions by the European Union have caused political tension among member states?
The EU gave loans and subsidies to some members in Southern Europe, stretching resources and creating resentment among member states.
27. What characterizes winters in Southern Europe?
mild and rainy
28. What summarizes trends in the population patterns of Southern Europe today?
declining
30. Greeks in ancient Athens introduced the concept of ________, which has influenced society, politics, and culture around the world.
democracy
31. A non-governmental organization (NGO) might attempt to protect the environment of Southern Europe by
launching public awareness and education campaigns on environmental issues.
33. What is one way that growing tourism directly affects the health of the marine life within the Mediterranean ecosystem?
Growing numbers of tourists want to sample local cuisines, especially seafood dishes in coastal areas, resulting in overfishing.
34. Erosion and deforestation are both caused by
climate change, leading to the loss of vegetation.
35. Tourism is a major component of Southern Europe's economy. This is an example of the region's increasing dependence on the ________ sector.
services
36. Southern Europe is a popular destination for tourists because of its ________ summer climate.
Warm, dry
37. In recent decades, political and economic instability in some nations of Southern Europe was the result of
high national debt and unemployment
38. As manufacturing activity declined across Southern Europe over the past 30 years, the ________ sector has increased steadily.
service
39. Which lists a geographical feature that has kept the Balkan Peninsula isolated and slow to develop economically, and another feature that has helped to offset, or balance, that isolation?
mountainous terrain/surrounded by three seas
40. Which type of landform is found in regions that may be prone to earthquakes caused by plate tectonic forces?
massif
41. Which period saw a resurgence of the arts and culture in Europe during the 1300s after a long period of decline?
renaissance
42. The source of Europe's most important river systems, including those of Southern Europe is
the Alps
43. The languages of Italy, Spain, and Portugal are categorized as Romance languages, which are based on
latin
44. What is an example of a government effort to protect the environment of Southern Europe?
European Environmental Agency
45. The expansion of human activity, as well as increased manufacturing and tourism, has negatively affected Southern Europe's environment on land and in the _____ Sea.
Mediterranean
46. Water system issues like algae blooms occur in pollution ________ as a result of human activities such as industrial waste dumping and agricultural runoff.
hot spots
48. Know the location of the three Southern European countries on the map.
portugal spain.
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