Finland: Lakes, Forests, and Culture

What did the sheets of ice moving across the surface of the Earth create in Finland?

• Craters

• Mountains

• Valleys

• Deserts

What filled up the craters after the glaciers receded in Finland?

• Melted waters

• Sand

• Lava

• Wind

How many lakes does Finland actually have?

• 187,888

• 1,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

How did other European cultures historically view forests?

• Dark and threatening

• Bright and safe

• Empty and boring

• Colorful and fun

Where do many Finns have second homes to escape city life?

• In the woods

• By the sea

• On mountains

• In the desert

What type of music is Finland known for being the global capital of?

• Heavy metal music

• Classical music

• Jazz music

• Pop music

What is a popular Finnish tradition mentioned in the text?

• Eating ice cream in winter

• Taking a sauna and then jumping into an icy lake

• Dancing around a fire

• Building sandcastles

What percentage of Lapland is protected by the government?

• Nearly 10 percent

• Nearly 20 percent

• Nearly 30 percent

• Nearly 50 percent

How many people live in Helsinki?

• 1,328,000

• 500,000

• 2,000,000

• 750,000

What kind of air is Finland known for?

• Cleanest air

• Humid air

• Dry air

• Polluted air