Rivers: The UK & The British Isles Flashcards
What are the 4 countries in the UK?
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Capital of England?
London
Capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
Capital of Wales?
Cardiff
Capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
What is the UK’s longest river
The River Severn
Second largest city in the UK?
Birmingham
Highest mountain in the UK and its mountain range?
Ben Nevis, Grampians
Highest mountain in England and its mountain range?
Scafell Pike, Cumbrians
Highest mountain in Wales and its mountain range?
Mount Snowdon, Cambrians
Highest mountain in Northern Ireland?
Mount Slieve Donard
Name the hills to north of London
The Chilterns
Name the 5 areas of water in the British Isles
The Irish sea, The Celtic Sea, The Northern Sea, The English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean.
Name the 3 longest rivers in the UK
River Severn, River Thames and River Trent