Europe Flashcards
describe the Gulf stream and the north Atlantic drift
Responsible for Europes hot climate the gulf stream and north Atlantic drift is a swift warm ocean current originating in the gulf of Mexico
Explain the difference between european core and periphery and lsit some examples of each
Core - densest population , lowest unemployment, politically and socially powerful
Periphery - interests influenced by core, dependant on core countries
divided in to southern northern and eastern europe
what is the European union
the EU includes 27 countries, it was created in 1993 and is a supernational organization .
what is the Eurozone
the euro zone is the 19 countries that use the common currency of the Euro.
What is the Shengen Accord/area
the Shengen agreement allows citizens of the nations that signed the agreement to work, travel and live in any of those countries without special formatlities
how many of the countries in the European unian have signed the Shengen Agreement
22 / 27
what is the common agricultural policy
created to support food security and keep European farmers and food producers employed
- provided generous subsidies to its states
Summarize brexit
“british Exit” in 2016 referendum the UK voted in favour of brexit, being the first ever european union member to leave.
What are Europes main natural resources
Minerals - northen european plain underlain with deposits of coal, iron and other minerals important to development
What are the advantages that Europe has when it comes to sustainability
strong winds coming off the Atlantic encouraging wind energy projects
wealthy populations make shifts in technology easier (electric cars)
densely located population is easier on transportation emissions.
what stage of the demographic transition is Europe in
post-industrial with a slowly declining and aging population
what is devolution
the dispersal of political powers to ethnic minorities and other sub-national groups
how are immigrants viewed in Europe
viewed as a financial burden.
