Northumberland

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/northumberland

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 Northumberland?North East England, ceremonial county bordering Scotland
2. How big is Northumberland?5,013 km² (1,936 sq mi)
3. How high is Northumberland?The Cheviot (815 m / 2,674 ft)
4. What is the population (2022)?324,362
5. What is the population density?Least densely populated county in England
6. What is the highest point in Northumberland?The highest point is the Cheviot, which rises to 815 meters and offers great views.

Anglo-Scottish Wars: A series of conflicts fought between England and Scotland, particularly during the medieval and early modern periods.
Celtic Christianity: A form of Christianity that developed in the Celtic regions of Britain and Ireland, with distinct practices and traditions.
Industrial Revolution: A period of major industrialization and innovation that took place during the late 18th and 19th centuries.
Bastle House: A small, fortified farmhouse common in the border regions, offering protection against raids.