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Which region is referred to as the Fennoscandian Shield?
Which region is referred to as the Fennoscandian Shield?
- Sweden
- Finland (correct)
- Iceland
- Norway
What is the age of the north-western highlands?
What is the age of the north-western highlands?
- Middle-aged mountains in Europe
- Youngest mountains in Europe
- Among the oldest mountains in Europe (correct)
- Recently formed mountains in Europe
Where are the north-western highlands located in relation to the coast?
Where are the north-western highlands located in relation to the coast?
- Close to the coast (correct)
- Very high up in the mountains
- Far away from the coast
- Inland
What kind of coastline is found in the north-western highlands?
What kind of coastline is found in the north-western highlands?
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Which rivers flow through the central uplands?
Which rivers flow through the central uplands?
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Which country is the Black Forest located in?
Which country is the Black Forest located in?
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Which mountain range is NOT part of the central uplands?
Which mountain range is NOT part of the central uplands?
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What is the maximum height of the central uplands?
What is the maximum height of the central uplands?
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Which ocean coast does the central uplands stretch from?
Which ocean coast does the central uplands stretch from?
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Study Notes
Fennoscandian Shield
- Refers to a geological region encompassing northern Europe, specifically Finland, Norway, and parts of Sweden.
North-Western Highlands
- The north-western highlands are approximately 1.5 billion years old.
- Located away from the coast, generally positioned inland from the western shoreline.
Coastline Description
- Features a rugged and rocky coastline characteristic of highland areas.
Rivers in Central Uplands
- Major rivers include the Main, Neckar, and Danube, which traverse the upland region.
Black Forest
- The Black Forest is situated in Germany, renowned for its dense woods and picturesque landscapes.
Mountain Ranges Excluded from Central Uplands
- The Ore Mountains are not part of the central uplands.
Maximum Height of Central Uplands
- The highest peak in the central uplands reaches about 1,500 meters above sea level.
Central Uplands and Ocean
- The central uplands stretch from the North Sea coast to the eastern areas, bordering several major rivers.
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