Upland areas, Lowland areas and river systems

Question 1

Describe the general Distribution of major upland areas in the UK
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Answer 1

• 80% of Highlands are on the West and North
• Scotland is 2/3 covered in upland areas
• England has rarest amount of Upland areas throughout the UK
• Only Highland areas in England are located in the North, South has no upper area

Question 2

Describe the general Distribution of major lowland areas in the UK
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Answer 2

• Most of the lowland areas are in the South and the East, opposite to the Highland
• Most in England, least in Scotland

70% of England