Western Geo 8th Darden

which body of water is most important in Southern Europe?

Mediterranean Sea

Which Western Europe country borders both the Mediterranean Sea and the English Channel?

France

A busy sea route connecting the North Sea with the Atlantic Ocean

the English Channel

A person who leaves their original country is called

An emigrant

A person who moves into a new country is called

An immigrant

Which European countries primarily speak English in daily life?

United Kingdom and Ireland

Which form of government do most countries in Western Europe have

Constitutional monarchy

What is the most common religion in Western Europe

Christianity

Which Western European country has the highest GDP

Germany

Which Western European country has the highest population

Germany

How would you describe the population of Western Europe

There is significant urbanization. They have an aging population. Their fertility rates are very low.

What is the main cause of population growth in Western Europe

Net migration

How many member states does the European Union have

27 Austria

• Belgium

• Bulgaria

• Croatia

• Cyprus

• Czech Republic

• Denmark

• Estonia

• Finland

• France

• Germany

• Greece

• Hungary

• Ireland

• Italy

• Latvia

• Lithuania

• Luxembourg

• Malta

• The Netherlands

• Poland

• Portugal

• Romania

• Slovakia

• Slovenia

• Spain

• Sweden

NATO is an abbreviation for

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Two positive results of mass immigration into Western Europe

• Fills Labor Gaps: Migrants fill crucial roles in sectors facing shortages, like healthcare, tech, and agriculture, and take on jobs native-born workers might avoid, supporting overall employment.

• Drives Growth: Research shows that increased migration can boost overall economic output, employment, and labor productivity, with immigrants creating a net positive economic contribution. 

Two negative results of mass immigration into Western Europe

• Pressure on Public Services and Infrastructure: Large inflows of migrants can strain public services such as housing, schools, and healthcare, especially when the supply of these services is inelastic in the short term. This can lead to what is sometimes described as "congestion costs," potentially impacting the quality and per-capita provision of public goods for both native-born populations and migrant communities.

• Heightened Social and Cultural Tensions: The process of integration has been a significant challenge. A perceived lack of successful integration policies can lead to social friction, the formation of urban ghettos, and increased xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment among some parts of the native population. This has also been linked to the rise of far-right political parties in several European countries, as immigration becomes a dominant and emotionally divisive political issue.