Transboundary pollution | European Union | Population Dilemmas | Mapping Lab |
---|---|---|---|
How is transboundary pollution an issue?
It is an issue because pollution contaminates things like soil, and bodies of water. This causes these things to be toxic which cause many people and animals to get sick.
|
What is the European Union?
The European union is an organization through which European countries work together to try and resolve shared issues.
|
How does the lack of babies being born change things for Europe?
It changes things because there are more people dying every day then people being born. This causes Europe's population to decrease.
|
What is the most common climate in Europe?
Marine West Coast climate is the most common in Europe.
|
What is the difference between accidental pollution, or general pollution?
General pollution is the cause of the release of harmful substances into the environment as a result from everyday activities. Accidental pollution is caused from the release of harmful substances into the environment as an accident.
|
What force was the European Union considered?
The European Union was considered a centripetal force.
|
Why are the birth rates low in Europe?
The birth rates are low in Europe because a lot of elderly live there, most of the population is filled with old people and barely any young.
|
What river runs through the center of Hungary?
The Dube river runs through Hungary, into Serbia, and then through the border of Bulgaria and Romania before it empties into the Black sea.
|
What was one effort made to reduce radioactive pollution?
One effort that was made to help limit the amount of pollution was the soviet government offered to relocate people who lived near a power plant.
|
What did changing the common currency do for people who travel?
By changing the common currency it allowed people to travel freely to other EU countries without having to exchange money.
|
What causes negative population growth?
Some stuff that causes negative population growth are, not having enough money to support a family, not enough time for a child, or people waiting till their older to have children.
|
Which countries in Europe have the lowest population?
The countries Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland all have the lowest population density.
|
What is one consequence of the spread of acid rain?
One consequence of acid rain is that air pollution from one country may result in acid rain or snow occuring in other countries.
|
What does the European work to do?
The European Union works together to unite Europe by bringing it’s members together to focus on issues they all share.
|
How is Europe trying to persuade people to have kids?
Some ways Europe is trying to persuade people to have kids include having quality daycare, parents can take time off from work without having to lose their job, and lastly jobs give parents a more flexible schedule.
|
What is the most common vegetation in Russia?
Coniferous forest is one of the most common vegetations in Russia along with Tundra.
|
What are some disadvantages of being in the European Union?
Some disadvantages of being in the European Union are problems with EU policies, and problems with exchanging currencies.
|
In what ways are Europe focusing on the elderly?
Some ways Europe is helping old people are giving people pension bonuses, and encouraging countries to pay for health care.
|
||