Goals

• Being able to describe how the Finnish bedrock has formed.
• Knowing how the Finnish bedrock has been changed during the course of its history.
• Being familiar with the basic geography of Northern Europe.
• Knowing how different types of rock have formed.

Summary

• Rocks can be classified into three categories: igneous rock, sedimentary rock and metamorphic rock. Igneous and metamorphic rock types are common in Finland.
• Finland is part of the oldest baserock zone in Europe.
• This area, the Baltic Shield, was previously home to ancient mountain ranges such as the Svecofennids and the 
• The Finnish baserock has been molded by various geological processes over the course of millenia. 
• Today, the Baltic Shield is dominated by the orogenic mountain range of the Scandes.
• Key words: the Baltic Shield, the Karelids, the Svecofennids, igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock.