Why is the High Coast (Höga Kusten) on the UNESCO list?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Its unique example of isostatic rebound
- Step 1: The High Coast is a UNESCO site because the land there has risen about 285 metres since the ice melted, and it is still rising. Answer: Its unique example of isostatic rebound. Why not the others: The listing is about the rising land, not battles, volcanoes or old towns.
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