Multiple choice general knowledge

The Scandinavian coasts have many sea beaches which lie from _____ above present day sea beaches

  1. 9 metres to 30 metres

  2. 10 metres to 30 metres

  3. 8 metres to 30 metres

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Scandinavian coasts have many raised sea beaches which lie from 8 metres to 30 metres above present day sea level. These are evidence of post-glacial rebound - the land rising after the weight of ice sheets melted. The exact measurements vary, but 8-30 metres is the commonly cited range in geographical studies.

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