Roughly what share of the Netherlands lies below sea level?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. About one quarter
- Step 1: Much of the west and north is low. Step 2. About a quarter lies below sea level. Answer: about a quarter. Why not the others: One tenth is too small, and one half or three quarters is too large for the land below sea level.
Practise more Dutch Geography and Nature.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed Dutch General Knowledge mock tests.
More Dutch Geography and Nature questions
- Which sea lies to the west and north of the Netherlands?
- Which two countries share a land border with the Netherlands?
- Which is the most populous city of the Netherlands?
- How many provinces does the Netherlands have in the European part of the country?
- Which province was formed in 1986 on land that was reclaimed from the water?
- Which airport is the main international airport of the Netherlands?