About this Study Set
This study set covers Environment through
18 practice questions.
Explore the latest environmental news from Nordic countries, focusing on their collaborative efforts in green technology, cross-border environmental policies, and Arctic sustainability initiatives. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Nordic Nations Unite for Climate Action: Transborder Green Initiatives and Arctic Diplomacy study set below.
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1
Which of the following Nordic countries has set a goal to generate its entire energy mix from renewable sources by 2030, aiming for a 75% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions?
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A
Norway
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B
Finland
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C
Denmark
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D
Sweden
2
In what year did the EU and Norway establish a Green Alliance to strengthen their joint climate action, environmental protection, and cooperation on clean energy and industrial transition?
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A
2021
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B
2022
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C
2023
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D
2024
3
What is the primary focus of the 'PROTECT BALTIC' project, which operates from August 2023 to August 2028?
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A
Promoting sustainable tourism in the Baltic Sea
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B
Restoring and protecting the Baltic Sea's marine environment
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C
Developing new shipping routes in the Baltic Sea
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D
Enhancing fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea
4
Norway's Chairship of the Arctic Council (2023-2025) elevated four priority areas. Which of the following was NOT one of those priority areas?
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A
The oceans
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B
Climate and environment
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C
Sustainable economic development
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D
Space exploration
5
According to the 2024 Ministerial Meeting on the Baltic Sea Marine Environment in Riga, what is the projected annual economic benefit of achieving good environmental status in the Baltic Sea by 2040?
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A
€1.5 million
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B
€3.2 million
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C
€5.6 million
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D
€8.1 million
6
Which of the following Nordic countries was the first to introduce carbon pricing in 1990?
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A
Sweden
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B
Denmark
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C
Norway
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D
Finland
7
The Nordic Council Environment Prize in 2025 will focus on initiatives that educate children and young people about which topic?
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A
Sustainable fashion
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B
Renewable energy technologies
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C
Environmental and climate issues
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D
Marine conservation
8
What is the main objective of the 'Nordic-Sec' research and innovation project?
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A
To develop new methods for carbon capture and storage
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B
To create a unified Nordic carbon tax system
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C
To make cross-border electricity coordination smarter for a green transition
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D
To establish a regional policy for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
9
In what year was the informal regional cooperation format 'NB8' (Nordic-Baltic Eight) established, encompassing Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden?
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A
1990
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B
1992
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C
2000
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D
2004
10
Which Nordic country is a significant oil and gas producer but also aims for carbon neutrality by 2030 and has an almost entirely renewables-based electricity system?
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A
Sweden
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B
Denmark
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C
Iceland
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D
Norway
11
The 'Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership' was agreed upon during the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on May 19, 2026. Which Nordic countries participated in this summit alongside India?
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A
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
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B
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway
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C
Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark
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D
Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland
12
What is the primary goal of the 'Nordic Vision 2030' adopted by the Nordic Prime Ministers?
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A
To become the world's most technologically advanced region
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B
To become the world's most sustainable and integrated region
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C
To achieve complete energy independence
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D
To establish a unified Nordic defense force
13
Which of the following agreements, signed in April 2023, aims to deepen cooperation between the EU and Norway on climate, environment, energy, and clean industry?
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A
The EU-Norway Green Deal
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B
The EU-Norway Climate Pact
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C
The EU-Norway Green Alliance
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D
The EU-Norway Environmental Partnership
14
What critical role does the Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) play in the Baltic Sea region?
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A
Regulating fishing quotas
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B
Coordinating maritime defense efforts
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C
Preventing and eliminating marine pollution
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D
Managing cross-border tourism
15
What is the stated aim of the Clean Arctic Alliance's Nordic Initiative regarding shipping in Arctic waters?
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A
To promote the use of only cleaner 'polar fuels'
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B
To ban all commercial shipping in the Arctic
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C
To encourage the use of heavy fuel oil for cost-effectiveness
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D
To establish a new Arctic shipping route through the Northwest Passage
16
Which Nordic country aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, according to recent environmental targets?
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A
Denmark
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B
Sweden
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C
Finland
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D
Norway
17
The Nordic countries are increasingly developing cross-border infrastructure for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Which of the following countries is a key partner in these arrangements with multiple Nordic nations like Denmark, Norway, and Sweden?
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Belgium
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B
The Netherlands
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C
Germany
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D
Poland
18
According to the 2024 Ministerial Meeting on the Baltic Sea Marine Environment in Riga, Denmark, Estonia, the EU, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden reaffirmed their commitment to which plan, updated in 2023?
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A
The Baltic Sea Restoration Plan
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B
The Baltic Sea Biodiversity Strategy
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C
The Baltic Sea Action Plan
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D
The Baltic Sea Climate Adaptation Plan
