Year 3

What is the geography of Wales?

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 Wales and look at the different human and physical geographical features. We can then compare these to the area where we live, as well as comparing them to Scotland.

Year 3

What is the geography of Wales?

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 Wales and look at the different human and physical geographical features. We can then compare these to the area where we live, as well as comparing them to Scotland.

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Key learning points

  1. Locate Wales 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 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

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is not one of the seven continents of the world?
Asia
Europe
North America
Correct answer: The UK
Q2.
Which of these is not a country in the UK?
England
Northern Ireland
Correct answer: Republic of Ireland
Scotland
Q3.
Which of these is a human geographical feature?
national park
river
Correct answer: university
valley
Q4.
Which of these things is a physical geographical feature?
Correct answer: A cliff
castle
train station
village
Q5.
What is 80% of land in Wales used for?
Correct answer: Agriculture
Human settlements
National Parks
Tourism