Geography of Scotland Flashcards
1
Q
How many people live in Scotland?
A
5.5 million
2
Q
What are the Scottish shoes called?
A
Grilles
3
Q
Three parts of Scotland?
A
Highlands and Islands, Southern Uplands, Central Lowlands
4
Q
Where is the only underground service?
A
Glasgow
5
Q
What are a few firths in Scotland?
A
Firth of Forth, Pentland Firth, Moray Firth, Firth of Clyde
6
Q
What are the main cities?
A
Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Perth, Dumfries
7
Q
What are some of the main industries?
A
Tourism, financial, ship building on the river Clyde
8
Q
What are some Scottish sports
A
Curling, shinty, Highland games, rugby.
9
Q
What are some Scottish islands?
A
Hebrides, Shetlands, Orkneys, Lewis, Skye, Arran
10
Q
What is the highest mountain?
A
Ben Nevis
11
Q
What are some landmarks?
A
Endinburgh Castle, Trapain Law, Wallace monument…
