What is the geography of England?

In this lesson, we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents, and locate the UK on a world map. We will then zoom into England and look at the different human and physical geographical features. We will then combine our knowledge of all of the UK countries and design a travel brochure!

What is the geography of England?

In this lesson, we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents, and locate the UK on a world map. We will then zoom into England and look at the different human and physical geographical features. We will then combine our knowledge of all of the UK countries and design a travel brochure!

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Key learning points

  1. Locate England on a map of the United Kingdom and identify cities and regions.
  2. Identify important physical characteristics of the country.
  3. Explore how land use and physical features are different to Northern Ireland.

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5 Questions

Q1.
In which continent is Northern Ireland located?
Asia
Correct answer: Europe
North America
The UK
Q2.
Which of these is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
Correct answer: Belfast
Cardiff
Dublin
London
Q3.
Which of these are human geographical features found in Northern Ireland?
mountains
national parks
rivers and lakes
Correct answer: shops and schools
Q4.
Which of these things are physical geographical features found in Northern Ireland ?
castles
factories
Correct answer: lakes
universities
Q5.
What is the Giant's Causeway?
A castle
A museum in Belfast
Correct answer: A rock formation on the coast
A seaside town

8 Questions

Q1.
Which is the tallest mountain in the UK?
Correct answer: Ben Nevis
Helvellyn
Scafell Pike
Snowdon
Q2.
Which country has the highest population in the UK?
Correct answer: England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Q3.
In which country would you find Snowdonia National Park?
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Correct answer: Wales
Q4.
In which country would you find Loch Lomond?
England
Northern Ireland
Correct answer: Scotland
Wales
Q5.
In which country would you find the Giant's Causeway?
England
Correct answer: Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Q6.
Which is the longest river in England?
River Blackwater
Correct answer: River Severn
River Thames
River Tyne
Q7.
Which of these physical features cannot be found in the UK?
Cliffs
Lakes
Mountains
Correct answer: Rainforests
Q8.
Tick all of the human geographical features you can see in the list below:
Correct answer: Factories
Lochs
Rivers
Correct answer: Schools
Correct answer: Theatres

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UnitGeography / Building Locational Knowledge: United Kingdom

Geography