Bellwork 1. List 3 natural borders found in Europe 2. Name 1 country in Southeastern Europe 3. What natural border sets apart Iceland? 4. Why do you think Denmark has not become a part of Germany?

Europe Test Review

Industrialization The Ruhr is a region of western Germany with rich soil and mineral deposits. In the 1800’s coal was discovered. How did this shift the use of the land in the Ruhr? Industrialization led to the need to use the coal resources of the region.

Push & Pull Factors Economic opportunities pulled people to European nations in recent decades

Ethnicity Ethnicity- has contributed to the reorganization of European national boundaries since 1990. petrovic.mp4

Government Organization Federalism- A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. (The United States) Supranationalism-is a type of multi-national organization where negotiated power is delegated to an authority by governments of member states. The concept of supranational union is sometimes used to describe the European Union.

Developed v. Developing France has one of the highest Standards of Living in Europe The least developed countries in Europe are located in the East.

Economic Spectrum Where does France fall on the economic spectrum? Communism Socialism (C) Free Enterprise

Desalinization Spain built Europe’s 1st Desalination (removal of salt from water) plant. This innovation brought sustainable clean water to millions of people.

Religion Why was Catholicism such an influence on Europe? Because much of Europe is either predominately Catholic or a related Christian religion. How is the Catholic religion in Europe related to cultural diffusion? The power and reach of the Roman Empire brought Christianity to much of the region.

Population Density Germany has a greater population density than Spain. In terms of the relationship of land area in Europe to size of population.

High Speed Rail The following has demanded the need for high-speed rail technology: Tourism to Europe from other parts of the world. The European Union creating connections across political lines for work and trade. Needs for day travel so that business can be conducted without overnight stays.

Economic Activity Albania and Romania: have both primary and secondary economies.

Natural Borders Natural borders that have used to define political units. Pyrenees Mountains English Channel Rhine River Baltic Sea Alps Mountains