GY 105 Lecture 8: Chapter 8 Notes
3 Oct 2016
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Very diverse region with 500 million people. Blend of languages, religions create diverse culture. Current trend promotes economic, political, and cultural unity. 4 factors influence environmental diversity: complex geology, latitudinal extent. High population density, intensive agriculture, major cities and industrial regions. 3 principle climates: moderate, moist maritime climate, continental climate with hot summer and cold winters, dry mediterranean climate in the south. Examples: baltic sea, north sea, mediterranean sea, black sea. Multiple navigable rivers connected by canals and locks. History of agriculture, resource extraction, manufacturing, and urbanization. More problems in eastern europe until recently. Eu attempting to reduce emissions while promoting industry. Ex: paid when off work when your child is born (women/men) Ex: tax breaks to have more than two children. Ex: billboard"s do it like bache did it . Schengen agreement facilitates movement of people across region. 4 members who are not part of eu (iceland, switzerland, norway, and. Workers flooded region after world war ii.
