What physical characteristic of England, specifically found in the Midlands, was a key fuel for the Industrial Revolution?
Coal
London became a top commercial center mainly because ships could do what directly into its port?
Sail directly into its port
Since 1707, Scotland has kept its own laws, religion, and education system. Which of these did it not retain?
Its own parliamentary system
Heavy industries like coal mining declined in Wales after the mid-1900s primarily due to a lack of what?
Modern technology
Most of the Nordic region has a mild climate despite its northern latitude because of the warming effect of what?
The warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift
One sixth of Ireland is covered by this spongy, waterlogged area, often used for fuel.
Bogs (or Peat)
The Nordic nations share a northern location, related languages, and a common religion. What landform pattern do they not share?
A common landform pattern (e.g., Iceland is volcanic, Norway is mountainous/fjords, Denmark is flat)
A major result of the Industrial Revolution was an increase in what type of goods exported to the British colonies?
Manufactured goods
Compared to the rocky Highlands, the Lowlands region of England is covered by more what?
Fertile farmland
London's location improved in the 1500s due to improvements in ships and navigation devices, which increased trade in what ocean?
The Atlantic Ocean
To improve its economy, Ireland invested in education and telecom and offered tax incentives. Which thing did they not do?
Cut local taxes by 6.2 percent
Scotland’s rugged highlands and many lakes (lochs) were carved out by the movement of what?
Glaciers
What is Ireland’s basic landscape pattern?
Hills ringing most of the coastline with a plain in the middle.
How did the Welsh economy change in the late 20th century after coal mines closed?
After high unemployment, foreign investment brought new industries.
The Nordic countries share a Viking heritage, similar economic systems, and mostly the same religion. Which characteristic do they not share?
Similar terrain
