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Secularism is a belief system that rejects or excludes religion.
Secularism is a belief system that rejects or excludes religion.
True
The United Kingdom's market economy is the smallest economy in Northern Europe.
The United Kingdom's market economy is the smallest economy in Northern Europe.
False
Soda bread is a variety of quick bread in which yeast is used as the leavening agent.
Soda bread is a variety of quick bread in which yeast is used as the leavening agent.
False
The trend in Scandinavian countries is to return responsibilities to citizens because of human nature responses to collective programs.
The trend in Scandinavian countries is to return responsibilities to citizens because of human nature responses to collective programs.
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Hadrian's Wall was completed in AD 136 by the Irish.
Hadrian's Wall was completed in AD 136 by the Irish.
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Reykjavik, Iceland and Stockholm, Sweden are not considered primate cities in Scandinavia.
Reykjavik, Iceland and Stockholm, Sweden are not considered primate cities in Scandinavia.
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The UK and Ireland have market economies, while Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland have mixed economies.
The UK and Ireland have market economies, while Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland have mixed economies.
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The trend in Northern Europe is toward more Christian forms of religion, not practical secularism.
The trend in Northern Europe is toward more Christian forms of religion, not practical secularism.
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Soda bread is a traditional dish in Irish cuisine.
Soda bread is a traditional dish in Irish cuisine.
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The peak season for Northern Lights viewing in Norway is from April to October.
The peak season for Northern Lights viewing in Norway is from April to October.
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The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland are not part of the Scandinavia region.
The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland are not part of the Scandinavia region.
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Fjords, which are long, narrow inlets of the sea between high cliffs, are found in both Norway and Iceland.
Fjords, which are long, narrow inlets of the sea between high cliffs, are found in both Norway and Iceland.
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The River Thames is located in Scotland, while Lough Neagh is located in England.
The River Thames is located in Scotland, while Lough Neagh is located in England.
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The northern regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the southern region of Iceland have a subarctic or polar climate.
The northern regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the southern region of Iceland have a subarctic or polar climate.
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Tundra covers much of the northern regions of Northern Europe, including Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
Tundra covers much of the northern regions of Northern Europe, including Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
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Hydroelectric energy is generated by the use of running water, while geothermal energy is generated by the use of solar radiation.
Hydroelectric energy is generated by the use of running water, while geothermal energy is generated by the use of solar radiation.
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The nations of Northern Europe all have a high level of government representation, with no remaining monarchies.
The nations of Northern Europe all have a high level of government representation, with no remaining monarchies.
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All the nations in Northern Europe have similar elements of being a welfare state, with no significant differences between them.
All the nations in Northern Europe have similar elements of being a welfare state, with no significant differences between them.
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The climates of Northern Europe are not moderated by the North Atlantic Drift.
The climates of Northern Europe are not moderated by the North Atlantic Drift.
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The southern parts of Sweden, Finland, and Norway have a humid subtropical climate.
The southern parts of Sweden, Finland, and Norway have a humid subtropical climate.
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