The United Kingdom: Geography Quiz for Year 2 Primary School Students

Question 1

Which four countries form the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

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England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland

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England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Cornwall

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Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a natural landform found in England?

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Deserts

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Mountains

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Rivers

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Beaches

Question 3

How have events from the past influenced the way the United Kingdom looks today?

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The Romans built roads and towns that we still use now.

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Factories and canals were built during the Industrial Revolution.

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World War II did not change the landscape of the UK.

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The Norman Conquest did not affect the language spoken in the UK.

Question 4

Which of these famous British landmarks is a place of worship known for its stunning stained-glass windows?

Accepted Answer

Westminster Abbey

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Windsor Castle

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Buckingham Palace

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Stonehenge

Question 5

On this map of the United Kingdom, which mountain range is in the north of Scotland?

Accepted Answer

The Grampian Mountains

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The Pennines

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The Lake District

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The Cambrian Mountains

Question 6

In which country is the Lake District, a well-known mountainous area in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

England

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Scotland

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Wales

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Northern Ireland

Question 7

Which of these countries is NOT part of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

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England

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Scotland

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Wales

Question 8

Which country in the UK is known for its mountains and traditional music?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

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England

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Wales

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Northern Ireland

Question 9

What is a famous natural landmark in Wales?

Accepted Answer

Snowdonia National Park

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Stonehenge

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Windsor Castle

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Buckingham Palace

Question 10

Which body of water separates the UK from France?

Accepted Answer

English Channel

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North Sea

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Irish Sea

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Atlantic Ocean

Question 11

What is the name of the longest river in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Thames

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Severn

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Clyde

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Mersey

Question 12

What mountain range can be found in northern England?

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Pennines

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Alps

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Pyrenees

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Andes

Question 13

Which UK city is well-known for its history in shipbuilding?

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Liverpool

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London

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Manchester

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Birmingham

Question 14

Which of these foods is traditionally associated with the UK?

Accepted Answer

Fish and Chips

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Pizza

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Sushi

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Tacos

Question 15

Which UK country is famous for its mountains and lakes?

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Scotland

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England

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Wales

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Northern Ireland

Question 16

Name a famous landmark in the UK.

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Big Ben

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Eiffel Tower

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Colosseum

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Statue of Liberty

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a part of the UK?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

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England

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Scotland

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Wales

Question 18

What is the money called in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Pound Sterling

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Euro

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Dollar

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Yen

Question 19

Is the UK a monarchy?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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No

Question 20

Which country is NOT part of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

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England

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Scotland

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Wales

Question 21

What is the capital of England?

Accepted Answer

London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

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Belfast

Question 22

What is a famous natural landmark in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Loch Ness

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Stonehenge

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Windsor Castle

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Big Ben

Question 23

Which is the tallest mountain in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

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Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

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Mount Everest

Question 24

What is the name of the United Kingdom's flag?

Accepted Answer

Union Jack

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St. George's Cross

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St. Andrew's Cross

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Red Dragon

Question 25

What is the capital city of England?

Accepted Answer

London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

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Belfast

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a country that makes up the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

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England

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Scotland

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Wales

Question 27

Which famous landmark is located in London?

Accepted Answer

Big Ben

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Windsor Castle

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Angel of the North

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Giants Causeway

Question 28

Does the River Thames flow through London?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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No

Question 29

Which country in the UK is the largest?

Accepted Answer

England

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Scotland

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Wales

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Northern Ireland

Question 30

What is the name of the body of water between the UK and mainland Europe?

Accepted Answer

English Channel

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Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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North Sea

Question 31

What is the nickname for the flag of the United Kingdom?

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Union Flag

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Stars and Stripes

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Tricolour

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Dragon Flag

Question 32

Which of the following is the national symbol of Scotland?

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Thistle

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Rose

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Shamrock

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Daffodil

Question 33

Which city is the capital of Northern Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Belfast

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London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

Question 34

Which of the UK countries is the largest in size?

Accepted Answer

England

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Scotland

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Wales

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Northern Ireland

Question 35

What is the sea that separates the UK from mainland Europe called?

Accepted Answer

The English Channel

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The North Sea

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The Irish Sea

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The Celtic Sea

Question 36

Which of these is a famous landmark in London?

Accepted Answer

Big Ben

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Stonehenge

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Windsor Castle

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Edinburgh Castle

Question 37

What is the name of the currency used in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The pound sterling

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The euro

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The dollar

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The yen

Question 38

Which of these is a traditional dish from the UK?

Accepted Answer

Fish and chips

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Sushi

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Pizza

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Tacos

Question 39

Which city is the capital of England?

Accepted Answer

London

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Edinburgh

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Belfast

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Cardiff

Question 40

How many countries are part of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

4

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2

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3

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5

Question 41

Which of these is a famous landmark in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Loch Ness

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Stonehenge

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Windsor Castle

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Buckingham Palace

Question 42

What is the largest river in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

River Thames

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River Severn

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River Mersey

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River Clyde

Question 43

What is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

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Mount Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

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Kinder Scout

Question 44

Which dish is traditionally eaten in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Haggis

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Pizza

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Tacos

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Sushi

Question 45

What is the name of the money used in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Pound Sterling

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Euro

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Dollar

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Yen

Question 46

Which river in Scotland is the longest?

Accepted Answer

River Tay

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River Clyde

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River Spey

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River Forth

Question 47

What is the capital city of England?

Accepted Answer

London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

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Belfast

Question 48

Which country within the United Kingdom is the largest in size?

Accepted Answer

England

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Scotland

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Wales

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Northern Ireland

Question 49

Which of these is a well-known landmark in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Loch Ness

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Stonehenge

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Big Ben

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Windsor Castle

Question 50

What sea separates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe?

Accepted Answer

English Channel

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North Sea

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Irish Sea

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Atlantic Ocean

Question 51

Which of the following is a traditional dish from Wales?

Accepted Answer

Cawl

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Fish and chips

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Sausages and mash

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Haggis

Question 52

What is the name of the money used in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Pound Sterling

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Euro

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Dollar

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Yen

Question 53

Which sport is commonly regarded as the national sport of England?

Accepted Answer

Football

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Rugby

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Cricket

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Tennis

Question 54

Which of the following is a traditional symbol of Scotland?

Accepted Answer

The thistle

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The Tudor rose

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The leek

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The shamrock

Question 55

Which is the highest mountain peak in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

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Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

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Cader Idris

Question 56

What is the capital city of England?

Accepted Answer

London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

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Belfast

Question 57

What is the largest country that makes up the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

England

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Scotland

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Wales

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Northern Ireland

Question 58

Which body of water is between the UK and France?

Accepted Answer

English Channel

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North Sea

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Irish Sea

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Atlantic Ocean

Question 59

What is the name of the famous clock that is part of the Houses of Parliament in London?

Accepted Answer

Big Ben

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Buckingham Palace

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Tower of London

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Windsor Castle

Question 60

What is the currency used in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Pound sterling

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Euro

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Dollar

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Yen

Question 61

Which country does the UK share a land border with?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

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France

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Germany

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Netherlands

Question 62

What is the longest river found in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

River Thames

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River Severn

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River Dee

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River Clyde

Question 63

Which food is a traditional dish commonly eaten in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Fish and chips

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Pizza

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Tacos

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Sushi

Question 64

Where are most of the coalfields in the United Kingdom located?

Accepted Answer

Northern England

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Southern England

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Western England

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Eastern England