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A major support centre for the oil industry in the UK is the Scottish city of Aberdeen.

Looking at the UK 01

Explore how geographers describe the United Kingdom, from its main regions and landscapes to the idea of a line dividing the north and the south.

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Fascinating Fact:

Some geographers extend the idea of the divide further south to the River Exe, placing much of Devon and Cornwall in the “north and west” category.

In KS3 Geography, pupils study the physical and human geography of the United Kingdom. This includes regions, landscapes and patterns such as the contrast between the north and west and the south and east.

Key Terms

United Kingdom: A country made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with many different regions and landscapes.
Relief map: A map that shows the height and shape of the land, often using colours or shading to show hills and lowlands.
North south divide: An idea used by some geographers to describe economic and social differences between northern and southern parts of the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What do KS3 students learn about the UK in geography?

KS3 students learn about the UK’s main regions, its physical features such as mountains and lowlands, and human patterns like where people live and how places are linked.

What is the north south divide in UK geography?

The north south divide is a simple model that suggests the north and west of Britain are often less wealthy than the south and east, although there are many local exceptions.

Why do geographers draw lines like the Tees Exe line?

Geographers draw lines such as the Tees Exe line to show where patterns change, for example between higher land and lower land or between different economic regions.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

What do the letters UK mean?

Undivided Kingdom

Unified Kingdom

Union of Kingdoms

United Kingdom

Its full title is The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain actually refers to the main island of our archipelago, the one that contains Wales, Scotland and England. Many people mistakenly refer to the UK as Great Britain

2 .

What is the UK's 2nd largest city after London?

Birmingham

Cardiff

Edinburgh

Manchester

London's population is around 9 million! Birmingham's is just over 1 million

3 .

Which country is not part of the UK?

Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Scotland

Wales

Southern counties of Ireland left the union in 1922 to form the Republic of Ireland

4 .

The UK can be described by which word?

Continent

Islands

Peninsula

Republic

It is an archipelago that has two main islands and thousands of smaller ones

5 .

What is the main cause of loss of countryside in South-East England?

Building of new housing estates

Foreign tourists

Grazing animals

Industrial pollution

As more and more houses are built, there is less and less farmland and countryside between towns and villages

6 .

The Scottish city of Aberdeen is a support centre for which industry?

Car production

Nuclear power

Oil

Textiles

It became an oil boom town when North Sea oil (and gas) was first discovered. It was an ideal location for oil companies to use as a base for people and equipment needed to travel to the rigs out in the North Sea

7 .

England's so-called North-South divide is based on what sort of factors?

Economic

Agricultural

Geographical

All of the above

Some think there is a 'poor North' and 'rich South' but the situation is not quite as clear-cut as that

8 .

Which of these had the lowest unemployment rates in 2009?

North-East England

Orkney Islands

South-West England

West Midlands

The Orkneys are off Scotland's north coast. Many people are self-employed in tourism & local service industries and there is a low population density

9 .

What is an official population survey called?

Assessment

Census

Government tally

Head count

Can you work out when the next one is due? There is a census every 10 years and it began in 1801

10 .

How many countries make up the UK?

The United Kingdom was formed in 1801 when Great Britain and Ireland passed an Act of Union

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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