Europe Environmental Issues

Which country is not located on mainland Europe?

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• France

• Italy

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of acid rain in Germany?

• erosion of historical monuments and buildings

• damage to natural ecosystems

• migration due to unemployment

• pollution of drinking water

Why is acid rain in Germany a concern for other European countries?

• due to the close proximity of European countries to each other

• because it increases the likelihood of severe weather

• because it could reduce trade of essential German resources

• due to the dependence of European countries on German water supplies

Which nation is located on the Iberian Peninsula?

• Russia

• Spain

• Germany

• Ukraine

What is the main reason for the heavy smog in London, England?

• burning fields

• car emissions

• deforestation

• runoff from farms

Why do most people in Russia live in the western part of the country rather than the eastern part?

• The climate in western Russia is more favorable than in eastern Russia.

• The eastern coast of Russia is crowded with tourists.

• Western Russia has richer resources compared to eastern Russia.

• Eastern Russia is mountainous and difficult to inhabit.

Germany has limited crude oil reserves. Which of the following statements is most likely true?

• Germany imports a large amount of crude oil from other nations.

• German residents consume very little crude oil.

• Crude oil is a significant export product of Germany.

• The oil sector provides many jobs for German workers.

Which nation is divided from the United Kingdom by the English Channel?

• Spain.

• France.

• Norway.

• Ireland.

Which significant event in 1986 has caused lasting environmental issues in Ukraine?

• a nuclear catastrophe at a major power plant in the country

• increased dependence on unsustainable farming methods

• the removal of regulations aimed at reducing industrial emissions

• a rapid population growth following a civil war period

Where do most Europeans live?

• close to the mountains

• in cities

• by the sea

• in poor areas