Geography 101 Exam 1 UTK Correctly Solved Questions and Answers Graded A+

What is the name of the warm water ocean current that allows for mild temperatures in the British Isles? - North Atlantic drift What has been the staple crop of Ireland for the past 200 years? - Potatoes What was the name of the British head of Treasury blamed for worsening the potato famine? - Charles Trevelyan An Irish term used to describe a "good time" that may initially sound shocking to American Tourists. - Craic The period of ethno-political conflict in Northern Ireland from the is known as _____ - The Troubles The rapid economic growth in Ireland from is often referred to as the: - Celtic Tiger Who is the current prime minister of England? - Boris Johnson What ethnic group makes up the largest ethnic minority in London? - Indians What is the term used to describe violent, radical football fans in England and Scotland? - Hooligans The national dish of Scotland that involves numerous ground organs stuffed into a sheep's stomach is ______. - Haggis The Old Firm Rivalry is a football match between ____ & ____ that takes place at least twice a season in Scotland's Glasglow. - Celtic & Rangers The prehistoric rock formation known as Stonehenge is located in which nation-state - England In 2014, Scotland held a referendum to determine if it should.... - Become independent or stay in the UK What is the name of the famous Gothic Cathedral located in Paris, France? - Notre Dame de France Approximately 80% of France's electricity is generated by through what controversial, and incredibly clean, type of power plant? - Nuclear Power The Louvre is the most visited art museum in the world and home to perhaps the most famous painting in the world - 'The Mona Lisa'. In which city is it located? - Paris, France