the british isles and nordic nations Flashcards
the United Kingdom includes:
England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
the British Isles include:
the United Kingdom and Ireland
the Nordic Nations includes:
Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland
what are the physical characteristics of England?
highlands, midlands, and lowlands
what are the highlands?
rolling hills on the England’s west coast; many rock formations; difficult to farm here
what is the midlands?
southeast; thick veins of coal; heavy industrial development located here
what is the lowlands?
to the south and the east; fertile soil
how was the Atlantic Ocean related to helping the economic development of England?
open to the ocean for trading; fishing
how was the Thames River related to helping the economic development of England?
estuary where ships may travel into the mainland and reach England for trading and easy access
how was the Pennine Chain related to helping the economic development of England?
coal; iron ore; production of steel
how was the Lowlands related to helping the economic development of England?
fertile soil; farms
how was the Midlands related to helping the economic development of England?
heavy industrial development; coal
what is the currency of European Union?
Euro
describe the government of the United Kingdom
constitutional monarchy
what is the fastest way to travel from England to France?
chunnel
