Chapter 2: Europe

Student Tests

Chapter 2: Europe

Section A: Europe: countries and borders 1. There is only one correct answer for each of these multi-choice questions (7 marks) What percentage of the world’s land does Europe occupy? (a) 20% (b) 16.5% (c) 12% (d) 6.8%

Which of these major rivers do not flow in part of Europe? (a) Volta (b) Volga (c) Tagus (d) Loire

What percentage of the world’s population live in Europe? (a) 6% (b) 8% (c) 11% (d) 15%

Europe’s population in 2012 was: (a) 800 million (b) 740 million (c) 680 million (d) 620 million

What major event happened in Europe in 1989? (a) Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia (b) The Treaty of Maastricht came into force (c) Fighting began in (the former) Yugoslavia (d) The Berlin Wall was knocked down

People who move in search of work are: (a) displaced people (b) forced migrants (c) refugees (d) voluntary or economic migrants

2. There are two correct answers for each of these multi-choice questions (4 marks) Which of these seas and oceans are found on the boundaries of Europe? (a) Mediterranean Sea (b) Aral Sea (c) Baltic Sea (d) Arctic Ocean

Which two climates cover most of Europe? (a) temperate maritime (b) tundra (c) mountain (d) cool continental

As you travel from the west across Europe to the east it gets: (a) warmer (b) wetter (c) colder (d) drier

In which two countries is the population already starting to decrease? (e) The Netherlands (f) United Kingdom (g) Lithuania (h) Germany

3. Study the map below, then complete the table. (9 marks)

Lowland H J Highland

Seas, oceans and lakes E

B Highland/mountain ranges

Countries I

(Total = 20 marks)

Section B: The European Union 1. (a) Name the six countries who signed the Treaty of Rome in 1957, creating the EEC. (2 marks)

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(b) What were two of the original main aims of the EEC? (2 marks)

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(c) Which three countries joined in 1973? (1 mark)

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2. The Schengen agreement was signed in 1985. Describe two important benefits this brought to EU countries. (2 marks)

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3. Describe and explain two important events which took place in Eastern Europe between 1980 and 1991 which had a major impact on how the EU changed in the following years. (4 marks)

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4. The EEC became the EU in 1993. (a) Name the Treaty which created the EU (1 mark)

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(b) What three criteria did new EU members have to meet? (3 marks)

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5. (a) One of the main aims of the new European Union was to have a ‘Europe without frontiers’. Describe what this means and why it is important. (4 marks)

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(b) Do you think the EU has achieved this aim? Explain your answer. (4 marks)

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6. Answer true or false (4 marks) • 7% of the world’s population live in the EU • There are now 25 member countries in the EU • Turkey and Norway have both applied for EU membership • 17 EU members use the euro, introduced in 2002

7. Match the European Union Institutions with the information on the right (3 marks)

European Parliament The EU’s main decision making institution Proposes new EU laws European Commission Has 785 members The Presidency changes every 6 months Council of the European Union Members sit in political, not national groups President chosen by European Council

8. (a) Study the pie chart. It shows EU energy use in 2009. (3 marks)

(i) Which is the largest energy source?

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(ii) What percentage of use is from fossil fuels?

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(iii) How much of the energy used produces greenhouse gases?

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(b) The EU energy and environment directorates have set targets for EU countries to meet by 2020. These include reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy. Give two reasons why they need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (2 marks).

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(c) How are these two targets linked? (3 marks)

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9. Since 2002 the EU has almost doubled the number of member countries. Write two paragraphs explaining what you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this recent growth. (8 marks)

Advantages (benefits):

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Disadvantages (problems):

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10. How do you think you and your family and friends benefit – or not – from living in a country which is part of the European Union? (4 marks)

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(Total = 50 marks)

Section C: EU case studies Energy in the Netherlands 1. 49% of the energy used by the Netherlands comes from gas (38%) and oil (11%). (a) Why does nearly half of the country’s energy come from these 2 sources? (1 mark)

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(b) Describe either the gas or oil industry in the Netherlands. Include information about the future of your chosen energy source. (5 marks)

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2. Describe two advantages and two disadvantages of building wind farms in the Netherlands. (2 marks) Advantages:

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Disadvantages:

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3. Give two reasons why the Netherlands is increasing the proportion of biofuel in its petrol and diesel. (2 marks)

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(Total = 10 marks) Tourism in the EU’s Mediterranean countries 1. (a) Select an appropriate type of graph to show the data below–the world’s top ten tourist destinations in 2007. (3 marks)

Country tourists (millions) France 82 Spain 60 USA 56 China 55 Italy 44 UK 31 Germany 24 Ukraine 23 Turkey 22 Mexico 21

(b) Name the Mediterranean EU countries in the list above and their positions in the top ten. (2 marks)

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2. Give two reasons why the Mediterranean coastal areas of EU countries are so attractive for tourists. (2 marks)

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3. Italy attracts tourists for many different types of holiday. Choose one type and explain why. You should include information about named locations in your answer. (3 marks)

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(Total = 10 marks)

Poland’s changing borders and migration 1. Poland’s borders have changed many times in the past 500 years. Give two reasons for this, referring to dates and named events in your answers. (2 marks)

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2. (a) What major change took place in Poland in the 1980s? (1 mark)

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(b) Describe two positive effects of this change. (2 marks)

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3. An estimated half a million people migrated from Poland to the UK for work between 2004–2006. (a) Explain two reasons for this movement (2 marks)

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(b) What sort of work do many find themselves doing? Explain why. (2 marks)

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(c) Why do migrant groups often live together in many areas? (1 mark)

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(Total 10 marks)

Total Section C = 30 marks

Section A = 20 marks Section B = 50 marks Section C = 30 marks

Total = 100 marks