Question 1

Scandinavian countries have shares in which Scandinavian airline?&#10;A) SAS&#10;B) DFDS&#10;C) BA&#10;D) Braathens SAFE

Accepted Answer

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) is owned by the governments of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, making it the only airline owned by Scandinavian countries. DFDS is a ferry company, BA is a British airline, and Braathens SAFE is a now defunct Norwegian airline.

Question 2

Tourist demand in Scandinavia is strongly influenced by&#10;A) Employment&#10;B) Seasonality&#10;C) Environment&#10;D) Society

Accepted Answer

The tourist demand in Scandinavia is strongly influenced by seasonality. The region experiences strong fluctuations in demand due to its extreme weather conditions, with peak tourist seasons typically occurring during the summer months. The winter season, on the other hand, is generally considered an off-season for tourism in Scandinavia.

Question 3

Kastrup Airport serves which Scandinavian city?&#10;A) Oslo&#10;B) Copenhagen&#10;C) Helsinki&#10;D) Stockholm

Accepted Answer

Kastrup Airport is located in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Question 4

In which Danish town is Legoland located?&#10;A) Copenhagen&#10;B) Odense&#10;C) Esbjerg&#10;D) Billund

Accepted Answer

Legoland is located in Billund, Denmark.

Question 5

Which agency markets tourism to Norway?&#10;A) VisitNorway&#10;B) Tourism Norway&#10;C) The Norwegian Tourist Board&#10;D) Enterprise Norway

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which agency markets tourism to Norway?&#10;A) VisitNorway&#10;B)...

Question 6

The 1996 Winter Olympics were held in&#10;A) Oslo&#10;B) Lillehammer&#10;C) Stockholm&#10;D) Helsinki

Accepted Answer

The 1996 Winter Olympics were held in Lillehammer, Norway.

Question 7

In Sweden public access to the countryside is guaranteed by&#10;A) The Allemanstright&#10;B) The Allenanstritt&#10;C) The Allemanstratt&#10;D) The Everymanstratt

Accepted Answer

The correct term is "Allemansrätten," which translates to "The Right of Public Access" in Sweden, allowing people to freely roam the countryside.

Question 8

In which Finnish region is Santa Park found?&#10;A) Lake District&#10;B) Hanko&#10;C) Lapland&#10;D) Savonlinna

Accepted Answer

Santa Park is located in Lapland, which is known for its connection to Christmas and the Santa Claus legend.

Question 9

Which area of Norway is the most popular with foreign tourists?&#10;A) Southern Norway&#10;B) Western Fjords&#10;C) Northern Norway&#10;D) Svalbard

Accepted Answer

Western Fjords is the most popular area of Norway with foreign tourists due to its stunning landscape of mountains and fjords, as well as popular attractions such as the Geirangerfjord and the coastal city of Bergen. Southern Norway and Northern Norway also have their own unique attractions, but do not draw as many tourists as the Western Fjords. Svalbard, while a unique destination in its own right, is a more niche travel option due to its remote location and extreme climate.

Question 10

The 'Blue Lagoon' is located in which country?&#10;A) Sweden&#10;B) Finland&#10;C) Iceland&#10;D) Norway

Accepted Answer

The Blue Lagoon is located in Iceland.

Deck 10: The Tourism Geography of Scandinavia