Lapland Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
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Topography

A

Highlands

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2
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Vegetation

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Boreal forest (Taiga) and Tundra in the north.

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3
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Animals

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reindeer, moose, bears, wolves, arctic foxes

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4
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Factors affecting climate

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moderating effect of the Gulf Stream and Atlantic currents, and its continental location

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5
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Water areas

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Lake Inärijarvi, Kemijoki river, Paatsjoki river, Gulf of Bothnia

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6
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Main livelihoods of people

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Tourism, reindeer herding, forestry, services

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7
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Population density and biggest city

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Low population density
Rovaniemi

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8
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Main languages

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Finnish, Sámi amd swedish

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9
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Challenges and future changes

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climate change, including impacts on reindeer herding and the environment

strategic planning for land use, supporting sustainable businesses, and improving infrastructure to maintain regional prosperity and well-being.

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