Northern England

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/northern-england

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. Where is Northern England?The northernmost geographical area of England, bordering Scotland
2. How many people live in Northern England?15.5 million (2021 census)
3. How big is Northern England?37,331 km² (14,414 sq mi)
4. What are the main parts of Northern England?Northern England is made up of the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber regions.
5. Why is Northern England known for its old castles and cities?It has many historic castles and lively cities like Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield, each with its own unique story.

Yr Hen Ogledd: The historical Brythonic Celtic territory in Northern England and Southern Scotland, meaning 'The Old North'.
Industrial Revolution: A period of profound technological, socioeconomic, and cultural change, originating in Great Britain in the late 18th century.
North-South Divide: A socioeconomic and cultural disparity often observed between the northern and southern regions of England.