Sweden's natural resources
17 questions · Intermediate
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 Sweden's ore, water, farmland and forests.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which natural resources is Sweden rich in? | Ore, forest, farmland and water |
| In which county are Sweden's largest mines? | Norrbotten County |
| In which two places in Norrbotten are there large mines? | Kiruna and Malmberget |
| What is made from iron? | Steel |
| Which minerals besides iron are mined in Swedish mines? | Copper, zinc, lead and gold |
| Which goods from the mines have long been important to Sweden's economy? | Iron and steel |
| How is the ore transported onward from the mines in Norrbotten? | By train |
| Besides drinking water, what is water from Swedish lakes and rivers used for? | Farming, industry and electricity |
| What is electricity produced from flowing river water called? | Hydropower |
| How much of Sweden's electricity production comes from hydropower? | A large share |
| Where in Sweden is most of the farming? | In southern Sweden |
| Why is it harder to grow crops in northern Sweden? | The climate is colder |
| Which of Sweden's most important industries is based on trees? | The forest industry |
| What have forest products long been an important part of? | Sweden's trade with other countries |
| What is another word for paper pulp? | Cellulose |
| Which of these products comes from the forest? | Cardboard |
| In which industry, for example, is wood from the forest used? | The construction industry |
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