Case Study: The Sápmi Region of Tundra, Northern Europe (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Which countries does the Sápmi region span across?
Which countries does the Sápmi region span across?
Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia
For how long have the Sami people practised traditional reindeer herding?
For how long have the Sami people practised traditional reindeer herding?
More than 1,000 years
Where did Sami families move their reindeer herds during winter months?
Where did Sami families move their reindeer herds during winter months?
Sheltered coniferous forests
What did the Sami use reindeer sinews for traditionally?
What did the Sami use reindeer sinews for traditionally?
Sewing
What percentage of Sami manage to remain solely as nomadic reindeer herders today?
What percentage of Sami manage to remain solely as nomadic reindeer herders today?
10 per cent
How many reindeer does a Sami family require to sustain themselves without additional income?
How many reindeer does a Sami family require to sustain themselves without additional income?
Over 500 reindeer
How many reindeer were in the Tässåsen Sámi community herd by the early 2000s?
How many reindeer were in the Tässåsen Sámi community herd by the early 2000s?
5,500 animals
How long does it take for tree pendent lichens crucial to reindeer to mature?
How long does it take for tree pendent lichens crucial to reindeer to mature?
100-200 years
How will warmer winters with less snow affect Sami reindeer herding?
How will warmer winters with less snow affect Sami reindeer herding?
Reduce lichen available for grazing
Since when have commercial forestry companies brought court cases against Sami herders?
Since when have commercial forestry companies brought court cases against Sami herders?
The 1990s