Name the country with one of the longest coastlines in the world.
Norway
100
What are fjords?
Narrow inlets of the sea set between high, rocky cliffs
200
Name the countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula.
Norway and Sweden
200
Which empire stretched around the world by 1900?
British
200
Name the country that uses 50% of its land for farming.
Denmark
200
Name the country that controlled Sweden and Norway in the 1400s.
Denmark
200
Name the traditional language of Ireland.
Gaelic
300
Name the warm ocean current that keeps temperatures in Northern Europe relatively mild.
North Atlantic Drift
300
How did British pop culture influence the world?
Through its music, language, and literature
300
Which country is a territory of Denmark?
Greenland
300
Define neutral.
Not taking sides in an international conflict.
300
Name the capital of Ireland.
Dublin
400
What is geothermal energy?
Energy produced from Earth's interior
400
Name the countries of the United Kingdom.
England, Sctoland, Wales, Northern Ireland
400
Name the neutral country in Northern Europe.
Sweden
400
What is the expectation regarding Norway's oil fields in the North Sea?
Expected to run dry in the next century
400
Define disarm.
Give up all weapons
500
How did glaciers affect the physical geography of Northern Europe?
They carved many lakes and fjords in the region.
500
Why has fighting broken out in Northern Ireland overthe years and what has been done to try to resulve the conflict?
Many Catholics feel that the Protestant majority treats them unfairly. Many want to join the Republic of Ireland. The British gov't has allowed the people of Northern Ireland to create an elected assembly. Efforts have been made to persuade groups to disarm.
500
What do all Sandinavian countries have in common?
Strong economies, highstandards of living, free health care, large and wealthy cities, well-educated citizens; share similar political views, languages, and religion