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What physical feature of Western Europe is where most major cities are found?
the plains
What describes a system of basic services for citizens at every stage of life?
cradle-to-grave system
What made the Rhine River one of Europe's most polluted rivers?
industrial waste
What feature of Western Europe helps make public transportation networks possible?
large urban areas
What type of ties with the European Union are favored by Norwegians who feel the EU is not democratic?
limited
What is the system of government in England called?
Constitutional monarchy
What is the international organization of amny countries that works to expand prosperity?
European Union
What industry is one of West Central Europe's largest and most important industries?
tourism
What is the ter for converting government-owned industries to private ownership?
privatization
What organization have the nations of Southern Europe enjoyed strong growth in?
European Union
What country did the idea of democracy start in?
Greece
Immigrants hide from officials in their countries because they fear what?
deportation
What industry is an example of the part of the economy known as the service sector?
telecommunication
What is the climate of Western Europe mostly?
temperate
What region of Western Europe experiences an arctic climate?
Northern Scandanavia
What does Western Europe closest to the Mediterranean Sea experience?
wet winters, dry summers
What country is not a member of the European Union?
Norway
What led to changes in the French population recently?
immigration
What languages are spoken in Belgium?
Flemish and French
What country believes it can ensure a better future through education?
Germany
What is an effect of air pollution?
air pollution
What is Britain's currency?
pound
What do countries limit to preserve land for forests, farming, etc?
urban areas
What is the value of all goods and services produced and sold in a country in one year?
gross domestic product
What process did Germany begin after the fall of the Berlin Wall?
reunification
What ensures that French products reach people around the world?
European Union
What does Sweden have a long history of?
neutrality?
Where are Spain, Portugal and Andorra located?
Iberian Peninsula
What is a thick forest of coniferous trees?
taiga
What is the term for the spread of culture?
cultural diffusion
What did Portugal do to its economy for economic growth?
diversify
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