Geography of the British Isles and Nordic Countries | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What is the capital of Finland?

Helsinki

What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

Belfast

The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge are famous for their academic excellence. In which region of England are they located?

Southeastern England

Which of the Nordic countries are not on the Scandinavian Peninsula?

Denmark, Finland, and Iceland

What is the name of the huge, man-made tunnel that connects England and France?

The Channel Tunnel (or "Chunnel")

What is the term for the ancient Scandinavian language from which modern Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish developed?

Old Norse

The Northern Isles (Orkney and Shetland) are part of which country?

Scotland

This large, low-lying area in eastern England was drained for farmland.

The Fens

What type of government does the Republic of Ireland have?

A republic (parliamentary democracy)

Which Nordic country is famous for its "ekeblad" (potato) and "lagom" (just the right amount)?

Sweden

Why is the western coast of the UK and Ireland generally rainier than the eastern coast?

Prevailing westerly winds pick up moisture over the Atlantic Ocean and drop it when they hit the higher land in the west.

Which Nordic country is a constitutional monarchy, famous for its design, and was home to the Vikings?

Denmark

The language and people of Wales are...what?

Welsh

The Industrial Revolution began in England partly because of its large supply of this resource.

Coal (and iron ore)

The country of Wales is known for having a distinct language and culture. What is its capital city?

Cardiff

Name the Scandinavian mountain range that runs through Norway and Sweden.

The Kjolen Mountains (or Scandinavian Mountains)

What is the capital of Scotland?

Edinburgh

Which Nordic country is known as the "Land of Fire and Ice" due to its volcanoes and glaciers?

Iceland

This region in England was the heart of the Industrial Revolution, known for its coal and iron.

Midlands

The two main islands that make up the British Isles are Great Britain and what?

Ireland

What is the name for the winds that bring abundant rain to the western coasts of the UK and Ireland?

Prevailing westerlies

The "Troubles" in Northern Ireland were a conflict between which two groups?

Unionists (mostly Protestant) who want to remain part of the UK, and Nationalists (mostly Catholic) who want to unite with Ireland.

What is the name for the deep, narrow inlets with steep cliffs created by glaciers in Norway?

fjords

Iceland is rich in a unique energy source that comes from the earth's internal heat. What is it?

Geothermal energy

Because of the North Atlantic Drift, most of the Nordic region has a what type of climate?

Marine west coast climate

The Nordic countries share a Viking heritage, similar economic systems, and mostly the same religion. Which characteristic do they not share?

Similar terrain

How did the Welsh economy change in the late 20th century after coal mines closed?

After high unemployment, foreign investment brought new industries.

What is Ireland’s basic landscape pattern?

Hills ringing most of the coastline with a plain in the middle.

Scotland’s rugged highlands and many lakes (lochs) were carved out by the movement of what?

Glaciers

To improve its economy, Ireland invested in education and telecom and offered tax incentives. Which thing did they not do?

Cut local taxes by 6.2 percent

London's location improved in the 1500s due to improvements in ships and navigation devices, which increased trade in what ocean?

The Atlantic Ocean

Compared to the rocky Highlands, the Lowlands region of England is covered by more what?

Fertile farmland

A major result of the Industrial Revolution was an increase in what type of goods exported to the British colonies?

Manufactured goods

The Nordic nations share a northern location, related languages, and a common religion. What landform pattern do they not share?

A common landform pattern (e.g., Iceland is volcanic, Norway is mountainous/fjords, Denmark is flat)

One sixth of Ireland is covered by this spongy, waterlogged area, often used for fuel.

Bogs (or Peat)

Most of the Nordic region has a mild climate despite its northern latitude because of the warming effect of what?

The warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift

Heavy industries like coal mining declined in Wales after the mid-1900s primarily due to a lack of what?

Modern technology

Since 1707, Scotland has kept its own laws, religion, and education system. Which of these did it not retain?

Its own parliamentary system

Unlike the rugged Highlands and Uplands, what is the central Lowlands of Scotland best known for regarding its population?

It supports a higher percentage of the population.

London became a top commercial center mainly because ships could do what directly into its port?

Sail directly into its port

What physical characteristic of England, specifically found in the Midlands, was a key fuel for the Industrial Revolution?

Coal