Unit 2 CA Review

Being an island, the United Kingdom has a vast (long) coastline. Which industry does this benefit?

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

• Logging

• Insurance

How does Germany's Rhine River benefit the country?

• Allows for easier shipping of products/goods

• More trees can be cut down

• More access to natural resources such as oil

• Allows them to reach the Mediterranean Sea

Where do most of Russia's population live?

• Northern Russia

• Rural towns found in Eastern Russia

• Cities found in Western Russia

• Siberia

What can be found in the northern stretches of Russia? Hint: permanently frozen soil

• Large deposits of gold

• Permafrost

• Forests

Romance Languages are mainly found in _______ Europe and are based on ________.

• Western; Latin

• Eastern; Latin

• Western; Germanic Tribes

• Western; Slavic People

Russia has many natural resources, including oil and other minerals. What challenge do they face accessing these resources?

• Threats from neighboring Finland always pose a problem

• Freezing cold climate makes it difficult to access some of these resources

• They lack the tools and equipment necessary

The Gulf Stream has what impact on Europe?

• Brings in hot summers and freezing winters

• Warms countries like the United Kingdom and western Germany, making the climate better

• Warms countries like Russia and eastern Germany

Russia has extremely cold climates in the northern and eastern parts of the country. What impact does this have?

• More people living in the southern part of the country

• Few people living in the warmer western part of the country

• Few people live in the northern and eastern parts

• Most people living in the cold northern and eastern parts of the country

Russia has few sea ports and most are frozen during the winter. How does Russia transport goods?

• Cars

• Ships

• Airplanes

• Railroads

Damaged trees and destroyed forests is an effect of what environmental issue?

• Air Pollution in the UK

• Acid Rain in Germany

• Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster