Geography Exam 22 A Flashcards
(21 cards)
The surface configuration of any segment of natural landscape.
topography
A region caught between stronger, colliding external cultural-political forces, under persistent stress, and often fragmented by aggressive rivals.
shatter belt
A policy of cultural extension and potential political expansion by a state aimed at a community of its nationals living in a neighboring state.
Irredentism
The fragmentation of a region into smaller political units.
Balkanization
Geographic line from Rome to Ancona;
THIS DIVIDES ITALY; NORTH AND SOUTH
Ancona Line
At one time, all of Ireland was part of…
The UK
After WWII, 20% of Germany’s immigrants come from…
Turkey
3 cultural differences between Irish and British;
Religion
Economics
Language
The North Sea was UK’s main source of;
oil and natural gas
Why did Ireland get more money that other Eastern European countries?
There were not enough takers
The Himilayas act as a
cultural barrier
Majority of this area is located outside the European Core;
Nordic Country
Northern Europe’s economy;
socialist
Which Northern European country does not have the euro?
Norway
Tie that Estonia and Finland have;
Language
In a Confederation, the ______ have more power.
cantons
What type of government is found in Switzerland?
confederation
the United States provides military protection for…
Iceland
Greenland is controlled by…
Denmark
What religion do the majority of people in Albania practice?
Muslim
What country is the largest and most populated in East-Central Europe?
Germany
