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    Package Title: Testbank Course Title: de Blij, Regions 16e Chapter Number: 01 Question Type: Multiple Choice 01) What is true about the geography of the North European Lowland? a) It contains the mountain ranges of the Alps. b) It is the most densely populated of Europe's landscape regions. c) It does not include southeastern England. d) It has historically functioned as a barrier to contact and communication due to its marshy conditions. Answer: b Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: 1A.1 Describe Europe’s geographic limits, environmental foundations, resource opportunities, and locational advantages. Section Reference 1: Geographical Features Bloomcode: Comprehension 02) What term represents the geographic principle under which particular peoples and particular places concentrate on the production of particular goods? a) complementarity b) Balkanization c) supranationalism d) local functional specialization Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 4: 1A.4 Discuss the evolution of modern Europe in spatial context and its impact on the world. Section Reference 4: Modern Historical Geography Bloomcode: Knowledge 03) Which of the following is true of the Industrial Revolution in Europe?

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    a) It produced the first specialized industries anywhere in the realm. b) It triggered a large immigration of workers from other parts of the world to fill the available jobs in the factories. c) It was initially focused in England, where machinery was invented and the use of steam to power engines emerged. d) It gave enormous situational advantage to large cities such as London and Paris, both positioned on coalfields and near iron ores. Answer: c Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 4: 1A.4 Discuss the evolution of modern Europe in spatial context and its impact on the world. Section Reference 4: Modern Historical Geography Bloomcode: Comprehension 04) Which of the following is true of Europe's political revolution? a) It began in 1789 with the French Revolution. b) It ended with the division of the German state in 1945. c) It was stimulated by the new weaponry produced by the Industrial Revolution. d) It originated as a reaction to the oppression of the Roman Empire. Answer: a Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 4: 1A.4 Discuss the evolution of modern Europe in spatial context and its impact on the world. Section Reference 4: Modern Historical Geography Bloomcode: Comprehension 05) What forces are divisive to a nation? a) situational b) centripetal c) centrifugal d) charismatic Answer: c Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 7: 1A.7 Demonstrate the rise of European unification in terms of the economic, political, and cultural issues that drive this process.

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    Section Reference 7: European Unification Bloomcode: Knowledge 06) What term represents a country's leading urban center that is disproportionately large and exceptionally expressive of national feelings? a) core city b) primate city c) entrepôt d) functional region Answer: b Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 5: 1A.5 Describe the forces that are shaping 21st century Europe and its changing population. Section Reference 5: Contemporary Europe: A Dynamic Realm Bloomcode: Knowledge 07) Which of the following is not an example of European supranationalism? a) Benelux b) the Euro currency c) the European Union d) Ukraine's Orange Revolution Answer: d Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective 7: 1A.7 Demonstrate the rise of European unification in terms of the economic, political, and cultural issues that drive this process. Section Reference 7: European Unification Bloomcode: Application 08) Only the southern portion of what island was recently granted admission to the EU? a) Ireland b) Malta c) Turkey d) Cyprus Answer: d

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    Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective 5: 1A.5 Describe the forces that are shaping 21st century Europe and its changing population. Section Reference 5: Contemporary Europe: A Dynamic Realm Bloomcode: Application 09) Which of the following is the process whereby regions within a state demand political strength and autonomy? a) devolution b) irredentism c) complementarity d) supranationalism Answer: a Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 8: 1A.8 Analyze the impact of the EU on its member nations in terms of economics, politics and the citizens of those member nations. Section Reference 8: Consequences of Unification Bloomcode: Knowledge 10) Which of the following cities is not part of one of the Four Motors of Europe? a) Brussels b) Milan c) Stuttgart d) Barcelona Answer: a Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 8: 1A.8 Analyze the impact of the EU on its member nations in terms of economics, politics and the citizens of those member nations. Section Reference 8: Consequences of Unification Bloomcode: Comprehension 11) Which of the following religions has gradually lost adherents since secularization gathered momentum in the late 1960s, especially in western Europe? a) Islam b) Hinduism c) Judaism

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    d) Christianity Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 5: 1A.5 Describe the forces that are shaping 21st century Europe and its changing population. Section Reference 5: Contemporary Europe: A Dynamic Realm Bloomcode: Comprehension 12) Which of the following countries has been pulling through the global recession better than any other country in the European realm? a) France b) Italy c) the United Kingdom d) Germany Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 2: 1B.2 Discuss the concept of the “European core” in western Europe and analyze the present and future role of the core countries in the unification of Europe. Section Reference 2: The Mainland Core Bloomcode: Comprehension 13) What is the name of the major river in western Germany that enters the North Sea through the Netherlands and passes through the Ruhr? a) Rhône b) Danube c) Elbe d) Rhine Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 2: 1B.2 Discuss the concept of th e “European core” in western Europe and analyze the present and future role of the core countries in the unification of Europe. Section Reference 2: The Mainland Core Bloomcode: Knowledge 14) Which of the following statements is correct about German reunification?

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    a) It occurred in 1990. b) It has resulted in economic equalization between former East and West Germany. c) It has led to a country with eight Autonomous Communities. d) It took place immediately after the end of World War II. Answer: a Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 2: 1B.2 Discuss the concept of the “European core” in western Europe and analyze the present and future role of the core countries in the unification of Europe. Section Reference 2: The Mainland Core Bloomcode: Comprehension 15) What is the only European country that has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and the North Sea? a) Portugal b) Germany c) Spain d) France Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 2: 1B.2 Discuss the concept of the “European core” in western Europe and analyze the present and future role of the core countries in the unification of Europe. Section Reference 2: The Mainland Core Bloomcode: Comprehension 16) Which of the following statements comparing Germany and France is false ? a) Germany is larger territorially than France. b) Germany has a better river system than France. c) Germany is more industrialized than France d) Germany has better harbors than France. Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 2: 1B.2 Discuss the concept of the “European core” in western Europe and analyze the present and future role of the core countries in the unification of Europe. Section Reference 2: The Mainland Core Bloomcode: Comprehension

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    17) Which of the following statements regarding the site and situation of Paris is true ? a) Paris initially benefited from an excellent site. b) Paris initially benefited from an excellent situation. c) The site of Paris is far inferior to that of any other French city. d) Paris initially benefitted from both excellent site and situation. Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 2: 1B.2 Discuss the concept of the “European core” in western Europe and analyze the present and future role of the core countries in the unification of Europe. Section Reference 2: The Mainland Core Bloomcode: Comprehension 18) Where are the administrative headquarters of the European Union located? a) Geneva b) Paris c) Brussels d) Strasbourg Answer: c Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 2: 1B.2 Discuss the concept of the “European core” in western Europe and analyze the present and future role of the core countries in the unification of Europe. Section Reference 2: The Mainland Core Bloomcode: Knowledge 19) Which of the following cities is located in the Randstad conurbation? a) Berlin b) Amsterdam c) Copenhagen d) Vienna Answer: b Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 2: 1B.2 Discuss the concept of the “European core” in western Europe and analyze the present and future role of the core countries in the unification of Europe.

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    Section Reference 2: The Mainland Core Bloomcode: Knowledge 20) Which of the following western European states is not a member of the European Union? a) Austria b) Luxembourg c) the Netherlands d) Switzerland Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 2: 1B.2 Discuss the concept of the “European core” in western Europe and analyze the present and future role of the core countries in the unification of Europe. Section Reference 2: The Mainland Core Bloomcode: Comprehension 21) Where have significant oil and natural gas supplies been found in the European realm? a) Baltic Sea b) Gulf of Finland c) North Sea d) Adriatic Sea Answer: c Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 3: 1B.3 Compare the differences between the regional components of the British Isles and the reasons behind them. Section Reference 3: The Core Offshore: The British Isles Bloomcode: Knowledge 22) The conurbation centered by London lies within which of the following regions? a) southern England b) northern England c) Scotland d) Wales Answer: a Difficulty: Easy

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    Learning Objective 3: 1B.3 Compare the differences between the regional components of the British Isles and the reasons behind them. Section Reference 3: The Core Offshore: The British Isles Bloomcode: Knowledge 23) The population of Northern Ireland is: a) not part of the European Union. b) made up of refugees from Wales. c) politically dominated by Protestants. d) not part of the United Kingdom. Answer: c Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 3: 1B.3 Compare the differences between the regional components of the British Isles and the reasons behind them. Section Reference 3: The Core Offshore: The British Isles Bloomcode: Comprehension 24) Which of the following is the Discontinuous North’s largest country in terms of both population and territory? a) Denmark b) Sweden c) Norway d) Finland Answer: b Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 5: 1B.5 Describe how core-periphery contrasts shape the geography of Europe’s Northern domain. Section Reference 5: The Discontinuous North Bloomcode: Knowledge 25) What Northern European country has benefited the most from North Sea oil? a) Denmark b) Norway c) Iceland d) Finland

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    Answer: b Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 5: 1B.5 Describe how core-periphery contrasts shape the geography of Europe’ s Northern domain. Section Reference 5: The Discontinuous North Bloomcode: Knowledge 26) What country is located on the Jutland Peninsula and is the smallest-sized state in Northern Europe? a) Sweden b) Norway c) Estonia d) Denmark Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 5: 1B.5 Describe how core-periphery contrasts shape the geography of Europe’s Northern domain. Section Reference 5: The Discontinuous North Bloomcode: Knowledge 27) Which Nordic European city serves as a break of bulk, or entrepôt , city? a) Stockholm b) Copenhagen c) Oslo d) Reykjavik Answer: b Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective 5: 1B.5 Describe how core-periphery contrasts shape the geography of Europe’s Northern domain. Section Reference 5: The Discontinuous North Bloomcode: Application 28) What country has more in common with Finland than its other neighboring states, and is therefore included as part of Northern Europe? a) Estonia

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    b) Latvia c) Lithuania d) Kaliningrad Answer: a Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 5: 1B.5 Describe how core-periphery contrasts shape the geography of Europe’s Northern domain. Section Reference 5: The Discontinuous North Bloomcode: Comprehension 29) The Iberian Peninsula is isolated from the rest of Europe by what mountain range? a) Appennines b) Alps c) Pyrenees d) Pennines Answer: c Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 4: 1B.4 Describe how core-periphery contrasts shape the geography of the Mediterranean Basin and the Western Balkan Peninsula. Section Reference 4: The Discontinuous South Bloomcode: Knowledge 30) What is the Mediterranean European country with the lowest percentage of urban residents? a) Spain b) Portugal c) France d) Italy Answer: b Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 4: 1B.4 Describe how core-periphery contrasts shape the geography of the Mediterranean Basin and the Western Balkan Peninsula. Section Reference 4: The Discontinuous South Bloomcode: Knowledge 31) Where is Italy's economic core located today?

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