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A strong northerly wind from the Alps that can bring cold air to southern France is known as?
Wet or dry airborne acids that fall to the ground are known as?
The rapid, major change in the economy beginning in the 1700s with the introduction of power-driven machinery is known as?
Movement within a country, such as from rural areas to urban areas, is called?
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A dry wind that blows from the leeward sides of mountains, sometimes melting snow and causing avalanches, is known as?
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A foreign laborer living and working temporarily in another country is called?
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Fine, yellowish, brownish topsoil made up of particles of silt and clay, carried and deposited by the wind is known as?
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A large mass of ice, snow, or rock that slides down a mountainside is called?
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The granting of self-rule to local and regional authorities is known as?
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The breakup of the landscape, often resulting in the isolation of animal populations, is called?
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What financial incentive is at the heart of the Kyoto Protocol's system of cap-and-trade?
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The Central Uplands is an area of?
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Which river has limited use for water navigation due to shallowness, fluctuations in volume, and silt?
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Bacteria that once broke down waste disposed of in the Mediterranean Sea is less able to do so due to?
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Which countries in Northwestern Europe mainly rely on renewable resources such as hydroelectricity for their energy needs?
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How has the European Union promoted trade among member countries, as well as countries such as the United States and China?
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Despite restoration efforts, what continue to be the most significant environmental threats to rivers in Northwestern Europe?
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What do the Ruhr district in Germany, the Middle Rhine district in Germany, and the Lorraine-Saar district in France have in common?
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Agribusiness developed as a result of?
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Which action have cities in Northwestern Europe taken to combat environmental problems caused by acid rain?
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Study Notes
Weather Phenomena and Natural Processes
- Mistral: A strong northerly wind from the Alps, brings cold air to southern France.
- Acid Deposition: Refers to wet or dry airborne acids that descend to the ground, impacting ecosystems.
- Foehn Wind: A dry wind descending the leeward side of mountains, causing snowmelt and potential avalanches.
Economic Developments
- Industrial Revolution: Marked the shift to power-driven machinery in the 1700s, transforming economies.
- Internal Migration: Movement of populations within a country, often from rural to urban areas.
Environmental Concerns
- Avalanche: Large masses of ice, snow, or rock sliding down mountainsides, posing risks in alpine regions.
- Fragmentation: Breakup of landscapes, often leading to the isolation of animal populations.
- Challenges for Mediterranean Seas: Reduced bacteria efficiency in waste breakdown due to growing population and tourism.
Energy and Natural Resources
- Loess: A fine, wind-deposited topsoil composed of silt and clay that enriches agricultural lands.
- Renewable Energy Use: Switzerland and Austria primarily rely on renewable sources like hydroelectricity.
Economic and Political Factors
- Guest Worker: Foreign laborers temporarily residing in another country often filling labor shortages.
- Devolution: The process of granting self-rule to local and regional authorities within a country.
- Cap-and-Trade System: Under the Kyoto Protocol, companies earn credits for lower emissions, which can be traded.
Navigational Challenges
- Loire River: Noted for limited navigability due to shallow waters and sediment challenges.
Trade and Environmental Policies
- European Union Trade Promotion: Achieved by eliminating tariffs and trade barriers for member states and external partners.
- Environmental Threats: Significant threats to rivers stem from fertilizers and industrial discharges, despite restoration efforts.
Agricultural Development
- Agribusiness Growth: Resulted from declining farmer numbers and increased demand for specialty products.
Urban Environmental Strategies
- Acid Rain Mitigation: Cities are applying acid-resistant coatings to vulnerable buildings and statues to combat damage from pollution.
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