Natural Resources & Products in Europe
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What are examples of natural resources mentioned in the text?

  • Glass, plastic, paper
  • Water, timber, coal (correct)
  • Cars, airplanes, smartphones
  • Books, bicycles, shoes
  • What is the most important export from modern-day Europe?

  • Services (correct)
  • Agricultural products
  • Manufactured goods
  • Minerals
  • How do Europe's marine and Mediterranean climates contribute to the economy?

  • By promoting mineral extraction
  • By encouraging heavy industry
  • By boosting technology exports
  • By supporting agriculture (correct)
  • What factor led to Europe's position as a financial and service-driven part of the world?

    <p>Historical development over years and centuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are services considered the most important export of modern-day Europe?

    <p>Because they account for the majority of Europe's GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major crop grown in Europe's marine areas?

    <p>Olives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do good living standards usually result when the economy is strong?

    <p>By improved healthcare systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Industrial Revolution, which natural resources were major parts of the United Kingdom's economy?

    <p>Coal and iron ore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In modern-day Europe, what happens with natural resources that can be extracted cheaply in other countries?

    <p>They are imported into Europe to be used locally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mainly drives companies and people to move out of Europe according to the text?

    <p>Natural resources overseas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best summarizes the movement of people and money where natural resources are present?

    <p>Private companies move to extract resources and hire local workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did natural resources have on Europe's financial centers according to the text?

    <p>They created Europe's financial centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of net migration towards Europe according to the text?

    <p>Significantly towards Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do financial centers in Western Europe attract from within Europe?

    <p>Eastern European workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '[...] with their culture and ideas, to spread all over the world.' - What does this phrase imply?

    <p><strong>The migration patterns of Europeans</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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