World Regional Geography Exam One
Complete Answers
list the environmental factors that created the beer/wine division in europe - Answer-
sharply reduced average temperatures during the little ice age meant viticulture
retreated to mediterranean Europe. Northerners left to satisfy their need for alcohol
with grain-based beverage
identify the ways in which Freiburg has worked to reduce carbon emissions -
Answer-Freiburg has established its own environmental protection agency, traffic &
transportation policies that encourage walking & cycling, and development of new
neighborhoods that follow ecological standards like houses using solar thermal
energy that reduces 20% CO2 emissions
describe the geographic extent of each of the three waves of industrialization -
Answer-first wave (1790-1850)
-based on cluster of early industrial technologies (steam engines, cotton textiles),
availability of key resources (coal, iron, ore, water)
second wave (1850-1870)
-involved exploitation of a technology system based on coal-powered steam engines,
railroads
third wave (1870-1914)
-electricity & telecommunications brought different resource needs & investment
opportunities
give three examples of inequalities in European economies - Answer--in
northwestern Europe there is a declining fortune of "rush belt" regions & the
prosperity of high-tech industry & advanced business services
-disparities seen in the annual per capita gross domestic product
-poverty & homelessness exist in every European country, measured on global scale
US $1 or $2 a day per person
define irredentism & ethnic cleansing & give one example of each term - Answer-
Irredentism means claim that a state should have control of territory outside its
borders where members of the same national group live. For example: Ireland's
claim on Northern Ireland(renounced 1999).
Ethnic cleansing is the attempt to remove ethnically different groups from a territory.
For example: Kosovo region in 1998 with the Serbian leader initiating a brutal,
premeditated campaign of murder.
describe how the European dream differs from the American dream - Answer-
European Dream emphasizes community relationships over individual autonomy,
cultural diversity over assimilation, quality of life over accumulation of wealth,
sustainable development over unlimited material growth...
, summarize the status of women in europe - Answer-Women's representation in
senior positions in industry and government is relatively high. Women in Europe
generally have comparable levels adult literacy. However, they earn on average 16%
less than men.
briefly outline the problems associated with an aging population - Answer-the aging
of the European workforce will require more immigrants & much better integration of
immigrant workers
list two serious effects of climate change in the Russian federation & associated
regions - Answer-Growing seasons
Water availability
Forest fires
Heatwaves
Sea ice - melting along north coast - creating new resources region
Conflict
North caucasus - hotter and drier - increasing tension
mongolia/china/siberian border - water conflicts
what new connections does the opening of the arctic create between existing regions
of the world? - Answer-Greenland
Trade routes
New resources and wildlife
what have been the environmental costs of human development in the Russian
federation & associated regions - Answer-Resources over exploited
Pollution
Nuclear waste dumped irresponsibly
how & why has the fur trade changed in recent decades? - Answer-Fur trade has
been declining in recent decades due to declining animal population
define the important concepts of the soviet economic system - Answer-Public
ownership of industrial assets
A large marketing infrastructure
Oligarchs
macroeconomic stability
State control of investments
Negligible unemployment
High growth rates and high job security
identify & outline three key political conflicts in this region - Answer-Frozen conflict
zones
Chechnya and other places declaring independence.
Conflict with ukraine
Ethnic diversity conflicts
describe the changing geography of ethnic Russian populations outside of russia
after 1989 - Answer-Ukrain 17.2%
Complete Answers
list the environmental factors that created the beer/wine division in europe - Answer-
sharply reduced average temperatures during the little ice age meant viticulture
retreated to mediterranean Europe. Northerners left to satisfy their need for alcohol
with grain-based beverage
identify the ways in which Freiburg has worked to reduce carbon emissions -
Answer-Freiburg has established its own environmental protection agency, traffic &
transportation policies that encourage walking & cycling, and development of new
neighborhoods that follow ecological standards like houses using solar thermal
energy that reduces 20% CO2 emissions
describe the geographic extent of each of the three waves of industrialization -
Answer-first wave (1790-1850)
-based on cluster of early industrial technologies (steam engines, cotton textiles),
availability of key resources (coal, iron, ore, water)
second wave (1850-1870)
-involved exploitation of a technology system based on coal-powered steam engines,
railroads
third wave (1870-1914)
-electricity & telecommunications brought different resource needs & investment
opportunities
give three examples of inequalities in European economies - Answer--in
northwestern Europe there is a declining fortune of "rush belt" regions & the
prosperity of high-tech industry & advanced business services
-disparities seen in the annual per capita gross domestic product
-poverty & homelessness exist in every European country, measured on global scale
US $1 or $2 a day per person
define irredentism & ethnic cleansing & give one example of each term - Answer-
Irredentism means claim that a state should have control of territory outside its
borders where members of the same national group live. For example: Ireland's
claim on Northern Ireland(renounced 1999).
Ethnic cleansing is the attempt to remove ethnically different groups from a territory.
For example: Kosovo region in 1998 with the Serbian leader initiating a brutal,
premeditated campaign of murder.
describe how the European dream differs from the American dream - Answer-
European Dream emphasizes community relationships over individual autonomy,
cultural diversity over assimilation, quality of life over accumulation of wealth,
sustainable development over unlimited material growth...
, summarize the status of women in europe - Answer-Women's representation in
senior positions in industry and government is relatively high. Women in Europe
generally have comparable levels adult literacy. However, they earn on average 16%
less than men.
briefly outline the problems associated with an aging population - Answer-the aging
of the European workforce will require more immigrants & much better integration of
immigrant workers
list two serious effects of climate change in the Russian federation & associated
regions - Answer-Growing seasons
Water availability
Forest fires
Heatwaves
Sea ice - melting along north coast - creating new resources region
Conflict
North caucasus - hotter and drier - increasing tension
mongolia/china/siberian border - water conflicts
what new connections does the opening of the arctic create between existing regions
of the world? - Answer-Greenland
Trade routes
New resources and wildlife
what have been the environmental costs of human development in the Russian
federation & associated regions - Answer-Resources over exploited
Pollution
Nuclear waste dumped irresponsibly
how & why has the fur trade changed in recent decades? - Answer-Fur trade has
been declining in recent decades due to declining animal population
define the important concepts of the soviet economic system - Answer-Public
ownership of industrial assets
A large marketing infrastructure
Oligarchs
macroeconomic stability
State control of investments
Negligible unemployment
High growth rates and high job security
identify & outline three key political conflicts in this region - Answer-Frozen conflict
zones
Chechnya and other places declaring independence.
Conflict with ukraine
Ethnic diversity conflicts
describe the changing geography of ethnic Russian populations outside of russia
after 1989 - Answer-Ukrain 17.2%
