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More Milestone Review1Mexico City has 18 million citizens. Due to the large number of people, the streets are filled with traffic which has caused

a lack of gasoline for cars air pollution high taxes for street building too many car dealerships

The sign has the word Stop written in English as well as in French. You would most likely see this sign in which one of the countries you studied about?

Part of the Columbian Exchange between Europe and the Americas included the

A. Movement of many indigenous Americans to Europe. B. Movement of goods on shipping routes across the Pacific. C. Introduction of new crops to Europe and the Americas. D. Introduction of mass production and factory buildings to the Americas.

Which letter points to the location of the St. Lawrence River?

A AB BC CD D One of the 3 mountain ranges in Europe, this one is the highest.

AnswerAlpsWhat is the BEST definition of the Columbian Exchange?Sending food and people from the Old World to the New WorldSending animals and plants from the Old World to the New WorldThe moving of animals, plants, people, and diseases from the Old World to the New World and from the New World to the OldThe spreading of disease by Columbus and his crew from the Old World to the New World.

8Which one is NOT a Factor of Production?Natural resourcesCapital resourcesMarket resourcesEntrepreneur

Which is an example of investing in human capital?A. cashB. factoriesC. highwaysD. A degree in business management

10 Which is an example of investing in capital resources by a company ?A. installing the latest Apple computersB. keeping old delivery trucksC. training more people.D. fixing outdated machinery

11 Which is an example of a natural resource?A. wooden benchB. highwaysC. educationD. cornREVIEW

12A country that does not invest in human capital will have problems becauseA. there will be no money to pay its workers.B. workers will learn on their own the skills they need.C. businesses will not pay the taxes to pay for good schools.D. workers who are not educated, skilled, and healthy are less productive.

13 ___________ is the study of the production, distribution, and ________ of goods and services.

A) Factors of production, consumption.B) Economics, consumption.C) Capital investments, consumptionD) Economics, destruction

Fill in the Blank1) Corn, honey, bread are all natural resources.

2) A pencil is an example of a capital resource.

3) A high school diploma is an example of human capital.

4) All four factors of production are needed to start a business.

True or FalseRead the statements in the box and answer the next question.16

Which was a cause of the Russian Revolution?

A. The czar was executed.B. There were food shortages in Russia.C. The Germans showed signs of surrender.D. Soldiers did not know how to use theirweapons.17 This nation located in Western Europe, borders the North Sea and is between France and the Netherlands.

AnswerBelgiumRead the statements in the box and answer the next question.20

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Europes second largest river that empties into the Black Sea

AnswerDanube River This nation in Western Europe borders the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel.

AnswerFrance This nation in Central Europe borders the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, between the Netherlands and Poland.

AnswerGermany This physical feature makes up the countries of Portugal and Spain

AnswerIberian Peninsula This nation in Southern Europe is a peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea.

AnswerItaly This body of water is south of Italy.

AnswerMediterranean Sea This geographic term is described as a land mass that projects (goes above) well above its surroundings.AnswerMountain This geographic term is described as an area of land that is almost surrounded by water. Italy is an example of one.AnswerPeninsula 11A broad area of land that is gently rolling or almost flat.AnswerPlain 12This nation in central Europe is east of Germany.

AnswerPoland It looks like this European country is part of Spain as it is part of the Iberian Peninsula.

AnswerPortugalThe Pyrenees Mountains separates this country from Spain.

AnswerFrance This physical feature is described as a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek).AnswerRiverThe largest country in EuropeConsidered partof Europe and North Asia borders the Arctic Ocean and is between Europe and the North Pacific Ocean.

AnswerRussia 17This physical feature makes up the countries of Norway and Sweden.

AnswerScandinavian Peninsula 18This nation in Southwestern Europe borders the Mediterranean Sea and is located near the North Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay, and Pyrenees Mountain. It is also Southwest of France.

AnswerSpain This mountain range forms a massive divider between France and Spain.

AnswerPyrenees 20This wide body of water separates the UK and France.

AnswerEnglish Channel 21This nation in Eastern Europe, borders the Black Sea and is between Poland, Romania, and Moldova in the west and Russia in the east.

AnswerUkraine This river flows through Germany and is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe due to the goods for trade that travel this river by ship.

AnswerRhine River This mountain range is a natural boundary between Europe and Asia and is located in Russia.

AnswerUral Mountains ]This type of map shows the location of landforms like deserts, mountains, and plains.

AnswerPhysical MapWhy is the southern part of Canada the regionwhere most Canadians live?A. It is closest to the United States.B. It has the most favorable climate.C. Most of the ports are in southern Canada.D. Mountains cover most of northern Canada.Which condition makes it easy for Canada totrade with the United States?

A. The countries share a border over 5,000 miles long.B. Canada has easy access to seven major ports on four oceans.C. The countries have abundant natural resources and a long growing season.D. Canada has many natural resources and goods that are not available in the United States. There are many natural resources in the Canadian Shield. In the future, these resources may become threatened because:

too many minerals are being extracted.fossil fuels contribute to global warming.there is an international agreement to reduce smog.the polar ice caps are melting and affecting climatesWhich statement is true about Canadas federal government?The provinces are controlled by the Queen of England.The central government in Ottawa shares power with the provinces.Power is concentrated in the central government in Ottawa.Canadas ten provinces are independent of the central government in Ottawa, and do not share any power.

What do the economic systems of the United Kingdom, Canada, and the U.S. have in common?All are examples of pure market economiesAll are examples of mixed economies that are mostly market economies with some elements of command economiesAll are examples of mixed economies that are mostly command economies with some elements of market economies.All are examples of pure command economies In order to increase trade between Canada , United States, and Mexico, NAFTA has eliminated this trade barrier on imports.QuotasTariffsEmbargosFree trade

Of the three environmental issues this one took place in the Ukraine and had to do with a nuclear explosion spreading radiation throughout parts of Europe.72AnswerChernobyl 27Of the three environmental issues an effect of this one is harm to lakes, rivers, and streams. In addition to killing fish and other wildlife. You may also notice the long-term damage to buildings, bridges, and statues.AnswerAcid Rain 28Which European country is known for acid rain?AnswerGermany 29Of the three countries on the screen which one has the most benefit of trade due to its location?

AnswerUnited Kingdom 30 Which of the three countries on the screen would be best to live in terms of mild Mediterranean climate?

AnswerItaly 31Of the three environmental issues an immediate cause of this one is the burning of fossil fuels.AnswerAir PollutionIdentify the selected features of Europe.

8485Which condition helped the United Kingdombecome a leader in world trade?

A. Two percent of its people are farmers, andthere is a lot of arable land.

B. The island has a mild climate and is locatednear many other countries.

C. It is home to the worlds busiest airport andhas seven other large airports.

D. Urban areas are heavily populated, and most jobs are found in the urban areas.86What has helped Italian merchants becomesuccessful traders?

A. The location of the Alps mountains is adefense against other countries.B. The islands of Sicily and Sardinia are notfar from the coast of western Italy.C. Warm air from the Sahara desert creates awarm, dry summer for most of Italy.D. Italy is located on the Mediterranean Seawith access to Africa, Asia, and Europe.How did European empire building in Africa and Asia contribute to the outbreak of World War I?

A. countries argued over religion in the colonial territoriesB. countries feared the spread of fascism in colonial territoriesC. competition developed between countries over military strengthD. rivalries developed between countries over colonial territories8788

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The government of the United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. Who is the true head of the British government?A. the governor generalB. the king or queenC. the prime ministerD. the president9091Germany changed dramatically after World War I. Which statement is true of the German economy?

A. The German economy flourished as the country began to rebuild.B. The price of goods increased and Germany made large profits on exports.C. The German government lowered wages and turned the economy around.D. Germany lost land, people, and resources to the war, which hurt the economy.92The European Union is an example of a confederation. In a confederation,

the power is held by one central authority.

B. independent states agree to follow rules and regulations to reach a common goal.

C. a Governor General and a Prime Minister work together to make decisions.

D. the power of the government is divided between a central government and several regional authorities.Which two European countries contributed most to the languages of Latin America?

A. England and SpainB. Spain and PortugalC. France and PortugalD. England and Portugal93