Geography- THE UK Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

What is the largest island in Europe?

A

Great Britain

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2
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What is a narrow body of water between the island and European mainland and is south of Great Britain?

A

The English Channel

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3
Q

What does the Irish Republican Army(IRA) want?

A

To unite Ireland and northern Ireland and to give Northern Ireland Independence

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4
Q

What is Ulser?

A

An Island of Ireland called northern ireland

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5
Q

What is the capital and largest city of England?

A

London

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6
Q

What river is London located on?

A

Thames River

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7
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What connects England and France through the English Channel?

A

The Chunnel (English Channel Tunnel)

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8
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Where are the British Monarchs crowned and is also the best known church in England?

A

Westminster Abbey

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9
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What is the primary residence of British monarchs?

A

Buckingham Palace

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10
Q

What is a collection of stones standing upright or laying across top other stones?

A

Stonehenge (dates back to 1400 BC)

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11
Q

What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?

A

Dublin

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12
Q

What is the Capital of The United Kingdom/England?

A

London

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13
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What are the four political divisions of the United Kingdom?

A

England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

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14
Q

What are the Capitals of the four political divisions?

A

England-London
Wales-Cardiff
Scotland-Edinburgh
Northern Ireland-Belfast

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15
Q

What is the most populated city in Western Europe?

A

London

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