Answers to the study guide for the Unit 1 Geography Test

Number 1: When and where did the accident in Chernobyl occur? In April of 1986 In Chernobyl Ukraine, close to Belarus and Russia

Number 2: What effect did Chernobyl have on the surrounding areas of the world? Hazardous material spread throughout Europe contaminating several countries. People became sick from exposure

Number 3: Describe the issue the United Kingdom is having with air pollution Harmful chemicals are added to the atmosphere causing the air to become polluted. London in particular is suffering significantly from this. The harmful chemicals affect the health of people as they breath in the polluted air.

Number 4: Describe the issue Germany is having with acid rain Air pollution mixes with the clouds and comes back to earth through acid rain. Germany’s plants and crops are especially affected by this (black forest). It affects humans when the acid rain gets into our drinking water and the food we eat.

Number 5: Where do people live in the United Kingdom? South, center, along the coast, and near major cities (London) Why do they live there? Climate (nicer weather), good area for crop growing, and for jobs What attracts people to London? JOBS!!!!

Number 6: Where do people live in Russia? Why do they live there? West, near major cities Why do they live there? Closer to Europe for business and because it is warmer

Number 7: Where do people live in Germany? All over, especially major cities

Number 8: How do Italy’s natural resources affect where people live? Small farms throughout the country, many live along the coast to fish.

Number 9: What country is the largest country in the world? Russia

Number 10: Why does Russia need a warm water port? For trade all year round Its ports on the Arctic Ocean freeze and ships cannot move through the ice

Number 11: What are the 3 major religions found in Europe? Judaism Christianity Islam

Number 12: How are these three religions alike? They are all MONOTHEISTIC- believe in ONE God They all view Abraham as their PATRIARCH

Number 13: What are the two major divisions of Christianity in Europe? Roman Catholic Church Protestants

Number 14: Where is the place of worship for Christianity. Judaism Number 14: Where is the place of worship for Christianity? Judaism? Islam? C- Church J- Temple/Synagogue I- Mosque

Number 15: What are the holy books for Christianity? Judaism? Islam? C- Bible J- Torah I- Quran

Number 16: What significance does Abraham have on the three religions Number 16: What significance does Abraham have on the three religions? (How is he viewed in each?) Patriarch- father of all three religions

Number 17: What have Europeans done to try to solve the problem of so many languages? Require schoolchildren to learn one or two other languages besides their native language Have all laws available in multiple languages

For numbers 18 and 19 expect questions like this: Which country is a long and boot-shaped peninsula? Italy Which country is located between Spain and Germany? France What mountain range separates Europe and Asia? Ural Mountains What river starts in the south of Germany and ends in the black sea? Danube River