Question 301 of 350 · Zurich: lakes, rivers, landscape
How large is the agricultural area in the canton of Zurich?
Wie gross ist die Landwirtschaftsfläche im Kanton Zürich?
Correct answer: D
Why
About 41 percent of the canton is used for agriculture. In addition there are forests, settlements and waters.
Common mistakes
- B: 60%
- 60 percent is too much, because about 30 percent is forest and almost a quarter is settlements.
- A: 5%
- 5 percent is far too little. Outside the cities, the canton is very rural.
Topic
The canton of Zurich is not only city. Around 41 percent of the area is used for agriculture, that is for fields, meadows and pastures. About 30 percent is forest, and almost a quarter is settlement area with houses, roads and factories. The rest is mainly lakes, rivers and wetlands. There are many farms above all in the Weinland in the north and in the Zurich Oberland.
Canton and municipality of Zurich · Zurich: lakes, rivers, landscape
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.