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It is argued that climate change will be the most pressing environmental issue in the coming years because
a) the rise in temperature is being made worse by pollution and current environmental policies.
b) countries will no longer be able to efficiently rely on solar power.
c) the temperatures had been going down the previous years.
d) there is no awareness or concern for it now.

Workers on an assembly line are an example of
a) allocation.
b) entrepreneurs.
c) homogenization.
d) specialization.

The purpose of the founding of the European Union (E.U.) in 1993 was to
a) prevent the poor from causing a revolution.
b) fight the growing global network of terrorism.
c) become an economic power to compete with the Unites States
d) guarantee the freedom of movement of people, goods, services and capital.

The weather conditions generally associated with a continental climate are
a) hot summers and cold winters.
b) hot summers and mild winters.
c) mild summers and mild winters.
d) mild summers and cold winters.

Coal-burning factories and increased automobile usage has caused the GREATEST increase in which of these?
a) nuclear waste
b) air pollution
c) soil depletion
d) water pollution

All of these countries belong to the European Union EXCEPT
a) Russia.
b) Germany.
c) Czech Republic.
d) United Kingdom.

Which generalization MOST LIKELY reflects the influence of Europe's coastal location and temperate oceanic climate?
a) Europe has a declining birth rate.
b) Europe is the world's second smallest continent.
c) The European Union has the largest economy in the world.
d) The European Union has a limited role in the foreign policy of member nations.

Which of these BEST explains the difference between the Central European and Continental climates?
a) Countries in both climates experience cold winters, but those with continental climates have much longer winters.
b) Both have hot dry summers, but countries with Central European climates experience more precipitation.
c) Countries with continental climates have mild summers, while those with Central European climates experiences cold, wet summe
d) The Central European climate is strongly influenced by cold air from the Atlantic Ocean, while the continental climate is sub

Why is a system of currency exchange necessary for international trade?
a) Most goods bought on the international market must be bought and paid for using United States dollars only.
b) Those buying goods on the world market only accept payment in gold and silver.
c) Nearly all world currencies are worthless on the world market.
d) There must be a way to pay for goods purchased from countries with different types of currencies due to Nationalism

Nearly all world currencies are worthless on the world market.
a) an increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
b) a decrease in Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
c) an increase in the presence of natural resources.
d) decrease in entrepreneurship.

The disaster at Chernobyl in 1986 was significant for what reason?
a) It was a nuclear accident.
b) A tsunami destroyed an entire city.
c) It was caused by a massive earthquake.
d) Terrorists destroyed a military factory.

What resource from the North Sea is the MOST important for the economies of Europe?
a) fish
b) oil
c) gold
d) coal

The European Union was created specifically for what purpose?
a) to encourage free trade
b) to defend against terrorism
c) to end hunger
d) to prevent another world war

A tariff is a form of taxation on foreign products, while a quota is a ______ on imports from foreign countries.
a) boost
b) increase
c) rise
d) limit

It is estimated that roughly 80% of Eastern European face unhealthy levels of air pollution. Which of these would be LEAST likely to be a cause of air pollution there?
a) nuclear waste
b) traffic
c) agriculture
d) large factories

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