Geography: Norway and the Arctic Circle

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What was the primary economy of Denmark according to the text?

Fishing and agriculture

What did Sweden's neutrality during World War I and World War II signify?

It was an attempt to avoid conflicts and maintain peace

Which group of animals is native to Finland but not considered part of Scandinavian wildlife?

The lynx, the great gray owl, and the ringed seal

During what time period did the Swedish Vikings attack lands across northeastern Europe and into Russia?

800s-1000s

Which neighboring countries share borders with Finland?

Sweden, Norway, and Russia

The Swedish Vikings attacked lands across northeastern Europe and into Russia for over 200 years.

True

The Swedish Vikings attacked lands across northeastern Europe and into Russia primarily to establish trade routes.

True

Finland is considered part of Scandinavian wildlife due to its geographical location.

False

Denmark recognized the independence of Iceland in 1945.

True

Finland's boundaries include the Åland Islands found just beyond the southwest coastline.

True

What types of animals do farmers raise in Sweden?

Pigs, cattle, and sheep

What is the primary language spoken in Finland?

Finnish

Which minority group is commonly found in Denmark?

People from Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran

What is the capital and largest city of Finland?

Helsinki

What is the primary economic dependency of Denmark?

Services like banking, education, and health care

Sweden, Norway, and Russia share Finland’s ______

borders

The reliable fishing industry is another source of food for the Swedish people as well as a successful ______

export

Denmark's economy is primarily dependent on services like banking, education, and health care as well as the manufacturing of goods like machinery, processed foods, and ______

metals

Match the country with its capital city:

Sweden = Stockholm Finland = Helsinki Denmark = Copenhagen Norway = Oslo

Match the type of natural resource with the country it is primarily found in:

Fish and fish products = Denmark Forests and lakes = Finland Farmland and soil = Denmark Mountains and coastline = Sweden

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