Introduction and the nations of the UK

Question 1

In what terms is the UK more diverse today than it was a 100 years ago?

Answer 1

In terms of:

Ethnicity

Religion

Question 2

What proportion of the population have parent or grand-parent born outside of the UK?

Answer 2

10%

of the population have

a parent

or grand-parent

born outside of the UK

Question 3

In what period of recent history did the UK see a strong influx of immigration?

Answer 3

Post-war

Question 4

Where in Europe is the UK located?

Answer 4

North West of Europe

Question 5

What 2 places mark the longest distance on mainland Britain?

Answer 5

John O’Groats

Land’s End

Question 6

Which coast is John O’Groats on?

Answer 6

Scotland

North Coast

Question 7

Which coast is Land’s End on?

Answer 7

England

South-West coast

Question 8

What is the approximate distance between:

• John O’Groats
• and Land’s End?

Answer 8

870 Miles

1400 Km

Question 9

Where do most people live in Britain?

Answer 9

Towns and Cities

as opposed to the countryside

Question 10

What type of land is much of Britain still made up of?

Answer 10

Countryside

however the majority of people live in Towns and Cities

Question 11

What type of leisure activity might people go to the coutryside for?

Answer 11

Walking

Camping

Fishing