Year 3

What is the geography of Scotland?

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 Scotland and look at the different human and physical geographical features. We can then compare these to the area where we live.

Year 3

What is the geography of Scotland?

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 Scotland and look at the different human and physical geographical features. We can then compare these to the area where we live.

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Key learning points

  1. Locate Scotland on a map of the United Kingdom and identify cities and regions
  2. Identify important physical characteristics of the country
  3. Describe land use in Scotland

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which continent is Scotland in?
Asia
Correct answer: Europe
North America
The UK
Q2.
What is a human geographical feature?
Correct answer: Something relating to human behaviour
Something relating to nature
Something that appears on Earth
Something that was created naturally
Q3.
What is a physical geographical feature?
Something green
Something man-made
Something relating to animals
Correct answer: The natural landscape of the Earth
Q4.
Which of these things is a human geographical feature?
A cliff
A hill
A lake
Correct answer: A village
Q5.
Which of these is a physical geographical feature?
A factory
A farm
Correct answer: A loch
A school