Sweden's location, seas and climate
16 questions · Beginner
Based on UHR’s study material about Sweden (Sverige i fokus). The material may contain value judgments and is not necessarily entirely neutral.
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How to answer
Choose the right answer about where Sweden is and its climate.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which region of northern Europe is Sweden part of? | The Nordic region |
| How many countries are there in the Nordic region? | Five |
| Which of these countries belongs to the Nordic region? | Iceland |
| Which is the largest country in the Nordic region? | Sweden |
| The northernmost part of Sweden lies north of which line? | The Arctic Circle |
| Which zone does the northernmost part of Sweden belong to? | The Arctic |
| About how long is Sweden from north to south? | About 1,600 kilometers |
| What is the name of Sweden's northernmost point? | Treriksröset |
| What is the name of Sweden's southernmost point? | Smygehuk |
| What is the sea off Sweden's east coast called? | The Baltic Sea |
| Which two seas lie off Sweden's west coast? | Skagerrak and Kattegat |
| What are Sweden's two largest islands? | Gotland and Öland |
| How does Sweden's climate compare with other places just as far north? | Milder |
| Which ocean current, together with the North Atlantic Current, carries warm water toward Europe? | The Gulf Stream |
| Where does the warm water that the Gulf Stream carries toward Europe come from? | The Gulf of Mexico |
| What carries the milder, moister air from the ocean in over Sweden? | The winds |
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