Geography of the United Kingdom

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/geography-of-the-united-kingdom

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Geography of the United Kingdom?Approximately 67 million people
2. How big is Geography of the United Kingdom?244,376 square kilometers (94,354 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Geography of the United Kingdom?London
4. What language do people speak in Geography of the United Kingdom?English (primary), Welsh (official in Wales)
5. Where is Geography of the United Kingdom?Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London
6. What is the international land boundary?499 km (310 mi) with the Republic of Ireland

Archipelago: A group or chain of islands situated near one another.
Prime Meridian: The line of 0 degrees longitude, serving as the reference for the World Geodetic System and time zones.
Temperate Maritime Climate: A climate characterized by mild temperatures, moderate rainfall distributed throughout the year, and limited seasonal extremes.
Insularity: The state of being an island, influencing cultural, political, and economic development.