Sweden's nature: mountains, forests, lakes
18 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 Sweden's nature.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the period called when Sweden was covered by ice several kilometers thick? | The Ice Age |
| About how long ago was Sweden covered by thick ice? | 10,000 years ago |
| What did the ice leave behind when it melted away? | Lakes, archipelagos and plains |
| What is the mountain range along Sweden's border with Norway called? | The Scandes |
| What Swedish word is used for the mountains of the Scandes? | Fjällen |
| Why do no trees grow high up in the Swedish mountains? | It is too cold and windy |
| What is Sweden's highest mountain? | Kebnekaise |
| About how high is Kebnekaise? | About 2,000 meters |
| How much of Sweden's area is covered by forest? | More than half |
| What kind of trees grow most in northern Sweden? | Conifers |
| Which two conifers are most common in northern Sweden? | Spruce and pine |
| Why are broadleaf trees more common in southern Sweden than in the north? | The climate is milder |
| What are Sweden's three largest lakes? | Vänern, Vättern and Mälaren |
| In which part of Sweden do the largest rivers flow? | In northern Sweden |
| What is a sea area with many islands close to land called? | An archipelago |
| Which province on the west coast has an archipelago, besides the area off Gothenburg? | Bohuslän |
| About how many islands does Sweden have? | About 250,000 |
| Which country has more islands than any other country in the world? | Sweden |
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