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Study Guide Common Assessment #2

I. Geography of EuropeA. On the blank map below, label the following political features:

-Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, & the U.K.B. Also, label and draw in the following physical features:

-Alps Mtns., Danube River, English Channel, European Plain, Iberian Peninsula, Mediterranean Sea, Pyrenees Mtns., Scandinavian Peninsula, & Ural Mtns.

II. Environmental IssuesA. Name the main environmental concern for each of the following places:

1. United Kingdom –2. Germany – 3. Chernobyl, Ukraine –

B. What have been the causes of air pollution in the United Kingdom?

C. What have been the effects of air pollution in United Kingdom?

D. What have been the causes of air pollution in Germany?

E. What have been the effects of air pollution in Germany?

F. What were some of the effects of the Chernobyl disaster?

G. Why were other nations concerned about the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl?

III. Culture (Religion)A. What are the 3 main religions of Europe? List them in order from oldest to

newest:

B. What 2 aspects do all three religions have in common?

C. List the holy book for each of the 3 religions:1. Judaism – 2. Christianity – 3. Islam –

IV. Literacy Rate & Standard of LivingA. Define:

1. Literacy rate –

2. Standard of living –

B. How can literacy rate impact a country’s standard of living?

V. Locations, Climate, Where People Live, & Natural Resources of European Countries

United Kingdom Russia Italy Germany

Location

Climate

Where People

Live

Trade