Chp2 The Regions of Great Britain Flashcards
What are the four areas of the United Kingdom?
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
What separates Great Britain from Europe?
The English Channel
How has Great Britain being an island affected it?
they have always been sea-farers, they have many rivers and natural harbours
What are the two major areas of Britain?
Lowland Britain and highland Britain
What is LowLand Britain?
found in the south and east, low-lying fertile land good for farming, warm climate
Why is low land britain quite warm?
the Gulf Stream from the Gulf of Mexico carries warm water there
Where is High Land Britain?
north and west, mostly hills or mountains, thin soil, but some places are fertile
Where is the most population in Britain?
South and east
Why do most people in Britain live in the south and east?
fertile land, more food, nicer climate
Was the population always distributed this way?
Yes, which became a factor in the political disturbances of the seventeenth century as well
