Geography: Norway and the Arctic Circle

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

  • Banking and tourism
  • Processed foods and metals
  • Manufacturing and health care
  • Fishing and agriculture (correct)

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

  • It was an economic strategy to benefit from both sides
  • It was an attempt to avoid conflicts and maintain peace (correct)
  • It was a political tactic to gain allies for future conflicts
  • It was a sign of weakness and indecision

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 (correct)
  • The white-tailed eagle, the wolves, and the wolverine
  • The cloud-berries, the moss, and the lichens
  • The lynx, the great gray owl, and the bear

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

<p>800s-1000s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neighboring countries share borders with Finland?

<p>Sweden, Norway, and Russia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Denmark recognized the independence of Iceland in 1945.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finland's boundaries include the Ã…land Islands found just beyond the southwest coastline.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of animals do farmers raise in Sweden?

<p>Pigs, cattle, and sheep</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary language spoken in Finland?

<p>Finnish</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which minority group is commonly found in Denmark?

<p>People from Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital and largest city of Finland?

<p>Helsinki</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary economic dependency of Denmark?

<p>Services like banking, education, and health care</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sweden, Norway, and Russia share Finland’s ______

<p>borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>export</p> Signup and view all the answers

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 ______

<p>metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the country with its capital city:

<p>Sweden = Stockholm Finland = Helsinki Denmark = Copenhagen Norway = Oslo</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Fish and fish products = Denmark Forests and lakes = Finland Farmland and soil = Denmark Mountains and coastline = Sweden</p> Signup and view all the answers

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