Question

spain is number one in the world for electricity generated from renewable sources.
true
false

question 2 (5 points)
finland and sweden get hydroelectric power from tectonic activity, such as earthquakes.
true
false

question 3 (5 points)
the lands the netherlands have reclaimed from the sea are known as polders.
true
false

question 4 (5 points)
strong government support of education in southern europe is reflected in the
low unemployment rate.
high literacy rate.
unskilled, but educated, workforce.
high college costs.

question 5 (5 points)
other european countries rely on norway for hydroelectric power.
true
false

question 6 (5 points)
use the map below to identify the labeled locations.

Explanation:

Analyze renewable energy in Spain

Spain is a major producer of renewable energy, but countries like China, the United States, and Brazil generate far more total electricity from renewable sources. Thus, the statement is false.

Analyze hydroelectric power in Scandinavia

Hydroelectric power is generated from flowing water (rivers and elevation changes), not from tectonic activity like earthquakes. Furthermore, Finland and Sweden are not major tectonic boundary zones. Thus, the statement is false.

Analyze Dutch land reclamation

The low-lying lands reclaimed from the sea in the Netherlands by building dikes and pumping out water are historically and geographically called polders. Thus, the statement is true.

Analyze Southern European education outcomes

Strong government support and funding for education directly correlate with high literacy rates among the population. Thus, the correct option is "high literacy rate."

Analyze Norwegian energy exports

Norway produces a massive surplus of hydroelectric power due to its mountainous terrain and wet climate, exporting electricity to several neighboring European countries via an interconnected grid. Thus, the statement is true.

Answer:

Question 1

• True
• False (Correct answer)

Question 2

• True
• False (Correct answer)

Question 3

• True (Correct answer)
• False

Question 4

• low unemployment rate.
• high literacy rate. (Correct answer)
• unskilled, but educated, workforce.
• high college costs.

Question 5

• True (Correct answer)
• False