Southern Norway Case Study

Question 1

Where is Southern Norway located?

Answer 1

On the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe

Question 2

Where is much of Norway located?

Answer 2

In the Arctic Circle

Question 3

What are some environmental concerns facing Norway?

Answer 3

• Dramatic rises in temperatures
• Record-breaking heatwaves
• Health concerns such as heat exhaustion
• Increased wildfire risk
• Decreased biodiversity

Question 4

What is an example of increased wildfire risk in Southern Norway?

Answer 4

• Sotra Island, June 2021
• 500 people evacuated

Question 5

What is an example of glacial retreat in Southern Norway?

Answer 5

• Jostedal glacier retreated 146 metres in 2006
• Tourist activities such as ice climbing were prohibited

Question 6

What is Norway’s largest energy export?

Answer 6

Oil

Question 7

What percentage of Norway’s electricity consumption is sourced from HEP?

Answer 7

96%

Question 8

How many HEP generation plants does Norway have?

Answer 8

1,500

Question 9

How much is the fishing industry worth to the Norwegian economy?

Answer 9

• 1.7 million tonnes of seafood exported to the EU in 2021, worth 70 billion NOK (£5 billion)
• Industry revenue increased 26% between 2021-2022

Question 10

What percentage of Norway’s GDP in 2018 did the tourism industry contribute ?

Answer 10

4.2%

Question 11

What percentage of Norway’s population are employed in tourism?

Answer 11

7%

Question 12

How many tourists did Norway attract in 2015?

Answer 12

Over 8 million

Question 13

How much does Norway aim to raise its carbon tax to by 2030?

Answer 13

2,000 NOK (£175) per tonne

Question 14

How many national parks does Norway have?

Answer 14

47

Question 15

How many protected areas does Norway have?

Answer 15

Over 3,000

Question 16

How many people live and work in the Arctic circle in total?

Answer 16

4 million (2 million of which live in Russia)