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British Isles - Seas
If you look out from the East Coast of England you are looking over the North Sea towards Scandinavia and Holland.

British Isles - Seas

In this KS1 Geography quiz, you will discover the seas around the British Isles and learn how they help ships travel and people trade.

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Fascinating Fact:

The English Channel is the sea between southern England and France.

In KS1 Geography, children learn that seas surround the British Isles. Naming these seas helps them understand where our islands are and how people and goods move by water.

  • Sea: A large area of salty water that is smaller than an ocean and often close to land.
  • Coast: The edge of the land where it meets the sea or ocean.
  • Channel: A narrow stretch of sea that lies between two areas of land.
Which seas surround the British Isles in KS1 geography?

In KS1 geography, children often learn about seas such as the North Sea, the Irish Sea, and the sea areas that link to the Atlantic Ocean around the British Isles.

How do seas help people living in the British Isles?

Seas help people in the British Isles by allowing ships and ferries to carry people and goods, supporting fishing, and linking our islands to other countries for trade and travel.

What is the difference between a sea and an ocean for children?

For children, it is useful to know that an ocean is a huge body of salt water covering much of Earth, while a sea is smaller and often partly surrounded by land.

1 .
Which ocean lies to the west of the British Isles?
Arctic
Indian
Southern
Atlantic
If you stand on the west coast of Ireland, you are looking out onto the Atlantic Ocean
2 .
What is the name of the sea between England and France?
English Channel
Bristol Channel
North Sea
Irish Sea
The English Channel is off the south coast of England
3 .
Which sea is off the east coast of England and Scotland?
Irish Sea
English Channel
North Sea
Mediterranean Sea
On the other side of the North Sea are countries such as Holland and Denmark
4 .
Which sea lies in the middle of the British Isles?
North Sea
Irish Sea
English Channel
Caribbean Sea
The Irish Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the North Channel and the St George’s Channel. The North Channel lies between Ireland and Scotland. The St George’s Channel lies between Ireland and Wales
5 .
Which Channel connects Bristol and Cardiff with the Atlantic Ocean?
English Channel
Bristol Channel
North Channel
St George’s Channel
Can you find the Bristol Channel on a map of the British Isles?
6 .
What sea is in the south-west of the British Isles?
Celtic Sea
North Sea
Mediterranean Sea
South China Sea
The Celtic Sea lies between Ireland and Cornwall
7 .
Which tunnel goes under the English Channel and connects England with France?
Mersey Tunnel
Channel Tunnel
Tyne Tunnel
Dartford Tunnel
Trains run through the Channel Tunnel
8 .
Suffolk is in the east of England. Sam is on holiday in Suffolk. He stands on the coast and looks east. What sea is he looking at?
Irish Sea
Celtic Sea
Red Sea
North Sea
Suffolk is a county in East Anglia. East Anglia is a region of England
9 .
The River Thames runs through London. What sea does the River Thames flow into?
Irish Sea
North Sea
Red Sea
Celtic Sea
Remember, the North Sea is to the east of England and Scotland
10 .
Liverpool is on the River Mersey. What sea does the River Mersey flow into?
North Sea
Irish Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Remember, the Irish Sea lies between Great Britain and Ireland
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Explore the UK

Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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