Question
Q98. Consider the following countries:
- Finland
- Germany
- Norway
- Russia
How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- All four
Answer:2
Detailed Explanation
Countries Surrounding North Sea
· The North Sea lies between Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. An epeiric sea on the European continental shelf, it connects to the Atlantic Ocean through the English Channel in the south and the Norwegian Sea in the north
Facts on North Sea
· It is a relatively shallow and enclosed sea located in Northwestern Europe.
· It is considered to be a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean.
· The North Sea connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the Norwegian Sea in the north and the English Channel in the south.
· It also hosts two of the world’s largest ports (Hamburg and Rotterdam).
· It is one of the most important fishing grounds globally.