Unit 4 Quiz 2 Review

Many European countries are seeking to utilize water resources to _______.

• produce electricity and reduce reliance on oil and coal

• decrease agricultural output

• reduce the urban water supply

• enhance tourism opportunities

European farmers are decreasing in number because _______.

• commercial farming is increasing

• there is a lack of interest in farming

• commercial farming is decreasing

• government policies are unfavorable

The European Union was formed for _______ reasons.

• economic

• agriculture

• cultural

• industrial

All European countries have a _______ economy.

• mixed

• traditional

• communist

• socialist

Switzerland is not a member of the EU.

• True

• False

The _______ is the currency of the EU.

• euro

• dollar

• yen

• pound

_______ is Europe’s most widespread pollution problem.

• Acid rain

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Noise pollution

In addition to reducing air pollution and protecting marine life, the EU is also trying to improve the state of Europe’s environment by discouraging the use of ____.

• solar energy

• wind energy

• harmful pesticides

• green energy sources

The Black Triangle is one of Europe’s largest contributors to _______.

• acid rain

• deforestation

• a greener environment

• water pollution

True of False: In some Eastern European countries, coal-burning power plants are being replaced by nuclear power plants.

• True

• False