Geography Quiz - Britain (Answers)
One of the subjects that children study in KS2 geography is the island of Great Britain - where in the world it is and the countries, cities, counties and culture which make-up Britain. This quiz will test children's knowledge of the place where they live. The video shows the size of the country compared to the rest of the world.
Britain, or Great Britain, is the largest island in the British Isles. It comprises three countries - England, Scotland and Wales. These countries are divided into counties. The smallest counties in Great Britain are Rutland and the island, the Isle of Wight. There are only two towns in Rutland - Oakham and Uppingham. The Isle of Wight has nine, despite it being smaller. The largest of the counties is North Yorkshire. There are many cities here too. London is one of the biggest cities in Europe, but Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow are also very large.
Test what you know about the place you live by playing this quiz.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Geography of the UK
Britain lies to the Northwest of mainland Europe
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The capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast
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Malta is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea
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Many other countries in Europe use the Euro
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A temperate climate is one with cool summers and mild winters with rain year round
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England is the largest country in the UK, both in area and in population
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Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and Cardiff is the capital of Wales
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Despite being the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh's population is not as large as Glasgow's
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The Severn begins in Wales then flows through England
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Ben Nevis is in Scotland
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