Program 6: Challenges in the Hinterland Power of Place

1) Where is Andalucia located (country and region)?

2) What is the capital of Andalucia?


3) What event did the Expo of 1992 commemorate?


4) Why did Western Europe bypass Spain in the Industrial Revolution?


5) What has been the main effect of Andalucias autonomy?


6) What is the main hindrance to the successful development of Andalucia?


7) Why did Gillette leave Andalucia?


8) Why has Iceland refused to join the European Union?


9) What does Icelands fish quota permit?


10) Randstad means what?


11) How are most of Icelands homes heated?


12) What is responsible for Icelands mild climate?


13) What is the major food source for Icelands cod?


14) What mineral is commonly sent to Iceland for smelting? Why is it sent to Iceland?


15) What has the Icelandic government done to stop the depletion of its cod stock?


Short answer question.

According to the geographer, explain how this phenomenon has happened.