"Finland" Geography Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Finland's geography?

  • Intermingled boreal forests and lakes
  • High population density (correct)
  • Northern position
  • Low population density

What percentage of Finland's total area is water?

  • 10% (correct)
  • 8%
  • 13%
  • 69%

Which country does NOT border Finland?

  • Russia
  • Sweden
  • Denmark (correct)
  • Norway

Approximately how long ago did the first parts of Finland become ice-free?

<p>12,700 years ago (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Finland was the last to be deglaciated?

<p>Tornio (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Finland has been under water at some point?

<p>62% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the longest season in Finland?

<p>Winter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region of Finland is dominated by undulating hilly terrain?

<p>Interior lake plateau (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of protracted erosion that has leveled down ancient mountain massifs into near-flat landforms called peneplains?

<p>Sub-Cambrian peneplain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction do most rivers in Finland drain into?

<p>Gulf of Bothnia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Finland's Geography

Finland's geography is characterized by vast lakes, significant water coverage, and hilly terrain, particularly in its interior.

Finland's Water Percentage

Approximately 10% of Finland's land area is covered by water.

Finland's Neighbor

Denmark is not a bordering country of Finland.

Ice-Free Date

The first parts of Finland became ice-free around 12,700 years ago.

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Last Deglaciated City

Tornio, Finland was the last city to be deglaciated.

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Submerged Finland

Roughly 62% of Finland has been underwater at some point throughout history.

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Longest Finnish Season

Winter is the longest season in Finland.

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Interior Finnish Terrain

Finland's interior lake plateau is characterized by undulating hilly terrain.

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Peneplains Formation

Peneplains are near-flat landforms created by prolonged erosion leveling down ancient mountain massifs.

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Finnish River Drainage

Most Finnish rivers drain into the Gulf of Bothnia.

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