Which of the following statements with regard to the Scandinavian Peninsula is/are correct? 1. Representing one of the largest peninsulas in Europe, its geographic landmass encompasses Sweden, Norway, and the entirety of Denmark. 2. More than a quarter of the peninsula’s territory lies north of the Arctic Circle, featuring tundra climates bordered by the Barents Sea. Select the answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: While Denmark belongs to the cultural region of Scandinavia, it geographically occupies the Jutland Peninsula, not the Scandinavian Peninsula (which physically comprises Norway, Sweden, and northwestern Finland).
Statement 2 is correct: The northern extremity of the peninsula stretches deeply into the Arctic Circle, abutting the Barents Sea, transitioning from subarctic forests to harsh tundra.