What is a fjord?

A long, narrow bay surrounded by cliffs.

Radioactive

Giving off thekind of energy used in nuclear bombs and power plants

welfare state

A country in which government money is used to provide people with social services

pension

money paid regularly to a person who has retired or grwon too old to work

saga

a long, detailed story or account of an event

mythology

the study of traditional stories known as myths

What are the 5 countries of

Scandinavia?

Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Norway

What are the ships in Scandinavia built from today?

Steel

What is Norways most valuable resource?

Oil

What type of welfare does Scandinavia provide for their citizens?

Low cost medical care

Free dental

Education is free

Unemployment

5 weeks vacation

Child care

How does Scandinavia pay for all the services they offer their citizens?

They pay half of their income in taxes to the govnernment.

 What type of Government does Scandinavia have?

Socialism

True or False

Scandinavia has the same government as the United States? 

False

What type of climate does Scandinavia have?

Winter is extremely cold.

Summer never hot.

Who were the vikings?

Group of Warriors that defended their region

What sea is Scandinavia partially bordered by?

Baltic Sea