tailieunhanh - Lesson Week 3: Geography of the UK

Lesson Week 3 "Geography of the UK" provide documentation for the country you are studying Anglo-American school for you majored in English. Invite you to consult, hope content useful document serves the academic needs and research. | Week 3: Geography of the UK 1 2 3 England Geography Scotland Geography Wales Geography Contents 4 Northern Ireland Geography 2. England Geography Topography England’s Quick Facts Area: 130,423 sq km Population: 51,460,000 (2008, ) Capital City: London Major Cities: Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffied Official Language: English Currency: Pound Sterling (£) Highest point: Scafell Pike (978 m) Longest River: The Thames (346 km) Largest Lake: Windermere ( sq km) Topography • Is the largest of the countries comprising the island of Britain (covering about two-third of the island). • Can be divided into two major regions: the highland zone of hills and mountains in the North and West. the lowland zone of rolling plains in the South and East. Topography • The highland zone including the Pennine Chain of mountains (the backbone of England), is a massive upland area (160 miles – 260 km). • Is made up of several broad, rolling, windswept moorlands separated by deep river valleys. • Generally, the Highland is cooler than the Lowland, and gets more rainfalls and less sunlight. • The soil is too thin and stony, with hard rock formation below the ground. Topography • The lowland zone contains mostly rolling plains, receives less rain and more sunshine than the highland zone, and the soil is fertile. • Most of the region is less than 150m (500ft) above the sea level. • Has been extensively inhabited, farmed and grazed for thousands of years. • Most of Britain’s population lives densely packed into the lowland zone. Climate • The overall climate is called Temperate maritime. • Mild with temperatures not much lower than 0oC in winter, and not much higher than 320C in summer. • Has four seasons: Spring: March to May Summer: June to August Autumn: September to November Winter: December to February Images of England • Is the most important river in the southern England. • Is the main source of the water supply of London. • The part of the river . | Week 3: Geography of the UK 1 2 3 England Geography Scotland Geography Wales Geography Contents 4 Northern Ireland Geography 2. England Geography Topography England’s Quick Facts Area: 130,423 sq km Population: 51,460,000 (2008, ) Capital City: London Major Cities: Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffied Official Language: English Currency: Pound Sterling (£) Highest point: Scafell Pike (978 m) Longest River: The Thames (346 km) Largest Lake: Windermere ( sq km) Topography • Is the largest of the countries comprising the island of Britain (covering about two-third of the island). • Can be divided into two major regions: the highland zone of hills and mountains in the North and West. the lowland zone of rolling plains in the South and East. Topography • The highland zone including the Pennine Chain of mountains (the backbone of England), is a massive upland area (160 miles – 260 km). • Is made up of several broad, rolling, windswept moorlands separated by