The United Kingdom: Geography for Year 5 Primary School Students

Question 1

Which mountain range is found in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The Pennines

Answer

The Alps

Answer

The Himalayas

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The Rockies

Question 2

Which UK city earned the nickname 'Steel City' because of its history of making steel?

Accepted Answer

Sheffield

Answer

London

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Manchester

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Birmingham

Question 3

What physical feature is NOT found in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Deserts

Answer

Mountains

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Rivers

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Coasts

Question 4

Which of these is a man-made feature of the UK?

Accepted Answer

Stonehenge

Answer

The River Thames

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Loch Ness

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The White Cliffs of Dover

Question 5

What is the name of the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

Answer

Ben Lomond

Answer

Mount Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a natural landform found in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Eiffel Tower

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River Thames

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Scottish Highlands

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Lake District

Question 7

Which mountain range is located in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The Pennines

Answer

The Alps

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The Rocky Mountains

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The Himalayas

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a mountain range in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The Alps

Answer

The Pennines

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The Scottish Highlands

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The Cambrian Mountains

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a physical feature found in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Eiffel Tower

Answer

The River Thames

Answer

The Scottish Highlands

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The Giant's Causeway

Question 10

Which mountain range is found in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Pennines

Answer

Alps

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Pyrenees

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Urals

Question 11

Which of these landmarks is NOT located in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The Eiffel Tower

Answer

The River Thames

Answer

The Giant's Causeway

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Loch Ness

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a physical feature of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The Eiffel Tower

Answer

The River Thames

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The Pennines

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The Cotswolds

Question 13

Which of these cities is located outside of England?

Accepted Answer

Glasgow

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London

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Manchester

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Birmingham

Question 14

Which of these is a man-made landmark in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Houses of Parliament

Accepted Answer

Big Ben

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The River Thames

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The Lake District

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a physical feature found in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Eiffel Tower

Answer

The River Thames

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The Scottish Highlands

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The Lake District

Question 16

Which mountain range is NOT located in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Alps

Answer

Pennines

Answer

Cumbrian Mountains

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Grampian Mountains

Question 17

Which of the following cities is NOT located in England?

Accepted Answer

Glasgow

Answer

London

Answer

Manchester

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Birmingham

Question 18

Which river runs through London, the capital city of the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Thames

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The Severn

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The Clyde

Question 19

Which city is in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

London

Answer

Paris

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Dublin

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New York City

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a natural feature of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The Eiffel Tower

Answer

The River Thames

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The Scottish Highlands

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The Lake District

Question 21

Which of these is a big city in the UK?

Accepted Answer

London

Answer

Paris

Answer

Berlin

Answer

Dublin

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a physical feature found in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Eiffel Tower

Answer

The Pennines

Answer

The River Thames

Answer

Ben Nevis

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a major city in England?

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh

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London

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Manchester

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Birmingham

Question 24

Where does the majority of the UK population reside?

Accepted Answer

In built-up areas, such as cities and towns.

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In countryside areas, such as farms and villages.

Question 25

Which farming method in the UK focuses on growing crops?

Accepted Answer

Arable farming

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Dairy farming

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Livestock farming

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Fishing

Question 26

What is the climate of the UK like?

Accepted Answer

Temperate with mild winters and warm summers

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Cold and wet most of the year

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Hot and dry all year round

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a natural feature of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The London Eye

Answer

The River Thames

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The Lake District

Question 28

Which of these crops is NOT grown in large quantities in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

Wheat

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Barley

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Potatoes

Question 29

How can we make the UK's transportation system better for the environment and more efficient?

Accepted Answer

Invest in public transportation, like buses and trains.

Accepted Answer

Make it easier and safer to walk and bike.

Answer

Build more roads and highways.

Question 30

Which UK political party wants businesses to have more freedom and less government control?

Accepted Answer

Conservative Party

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Labour Party

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Liberal Democrats

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Green Party

Question 31

What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the Lake District National Park?

Accepted Answer

Tourism brings money to local businesses and creates jobs, but it can also lead to more traffic and pollution.

Answer

Tourism only has positive effects on the Lake District National Park.

Answer

Tourism has no significant impact on the Lake District National Park.

Question 32

How do population density and distribution differ between rural and urban areas in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Urban areas have a higher population density than rural areas, and the population is more concentrated in the southeast of England.

Answer

Rural areas have a higher population density than urban areas.

Answer

The population is evenly spread out across the UK.

Question 33

How did mountains like Snowdonia and the Pennines in the UK form?

Accepted Answer

Plate tectonics

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Volcanic eruptions

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Continental drift

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Erosion and weathering

Question 34

What is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

Answer

Scafell Pike

Answer

Snowdon

Answer

Mount Everest

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a capital city of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Manchester

Answer

London

Answer

Edinburgh

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Cardiff

Question 36

What is the primary industry in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Services

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

Question 37

What is the name of the body of water that separates the UK from the rest of Europe?

Accepted Answer

The English Channel

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The North Sea

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The Atlantic Ocean

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The Mediterranean Sea

Question 38

Which of these is a major mountain range in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Pennines

Answer

The Alps

Answer

The Pyrenees

Answer

The Himalayas

Question 39

What is the title of the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

Answer

Mount Snowdon

Answer

Scafell Pike

Answer

Cader Idris

Question 40

What is the capital of the UK?

Accepted Answer

London

Answer

Edinburgh

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Cardiff

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Belfast

Question 41

Which UK country has the most people living in it?

Accepted Answer

England

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Scotland

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Wales

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Northern Ireland

Question 42

What is the name of the famous bridge connecting Scotland and England?

Accepted Answer

Forth Bridge

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Tower Bridge

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Golden Gate Bridge

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Brooklyn Bridge

Question 43

What is the money called in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Pound Sterling

Answer

Euro

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Dollar

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Yen

Question 44

Which region of the UK typically has the warmest winters?

Accepted Answer

South East England

Answer

Scottish Highlands

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South West Wales

Question 45

Which region of the UK is renowned for its traditional bagpipe music and Highland Games?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

Answer

England

Answer

Wales

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Northern Ireland

Question 46

Which event played a key role in making trains and roads important for transportation in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Industrial Revolution

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The invention of the automobile

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The construction of canals

Question 47

Which mountain in the UK is the highest?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

Answer

Scafell Pike

Answer

Mount Snowdon

Answer

Cnicht

Question 48

Which of these describes the climate of the UK?

Accepted Answer

Mild winters and warm summers

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Hot summers and cold winters

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Heavy rainfall throughout the year

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Long periods of sunshine

Question 49

Which landform is found in the northern and western parts of the UK, and how does it impact the weather there?

Accepted Answer

Mountains and hills

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Plains and valleys

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Forests and woodlands

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Coastal areas and beaches

Question 50

What is the capital city of England?

Accepted Answer

London

Answer

Edinburgh

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Cardiff

Answer

Belfast

Question 51

What is the name of the river that flows through London?

Accepted Answer

The River Thames

Answer

The River Mersey

Answer

The River Severn

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The River Clyde

Question 52

Which of the following is a famous historical site in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Stonehenge

Answer

The Eiffel Tower

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The Colosseum

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The Great Wall of China

Question 53

What is the name of the sea that separates the UK from mainland Europe?

Accepted Answer

The North Sea

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The Atlantic Ocean

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The Mediterranean Sea

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The Baltic Sea

Question 54

What is the official currency of the UK?

Accepted Answer

The British Pound

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The Euro

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The US Dollar

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The Japanese Yen

Question 55

Which of the following is a traditional food of the UK?

Accepted Answer

Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding

Answer

Pizza

Answer

Sushi

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Tacos

Question 56

Which country within the UK has its own parliament but shares a monarch with the other countries?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

Answer

England

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Wales

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Northern Ireland

Question 57

Which UK city is renowned for its shipbuilding history and celebrated football club?

Accepted Answer

Liverpool

Answer

London

Answer

Manchester

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Glasgow

Question 58

Which of these does NOT contribute to the UK's diverse culture?

Accepted Answer

Climate

Answer

Immigration

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Globalization

Answer

Historical events

Question 59

Which city in the UK was once a major center for shipbuilding and trade?

Accepted Answer

Liverpool

Answer

London

Answer

Manchester

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Birmingham

Question 60

How has the UK's history shaped its multicultural society?

Accepted Answer

The UK's history of colonialism and empire

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The UK's strong economy and high standard of living

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The UK's diverse climate and geography

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Recent immigration and globalization

Question 61

What is a challenge facing education in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Larger class sizes

Accepted Answer

Not enough money for schools

Accepted Answer

Old-fashioned ways of teaching

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Shorter school weeks

Question 62

Which of these is the capital city of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

London

Answer

Edinburgh

Answer

Dublin

Answer

Cardiff

Question 63

Which of the following is the largest mountain in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

Answer

Kilimanjaro

Answer

Mount Everest

Answer

Snowdon

Question 64

Which of the following is the national flag of the UK?

Accepted Answer

Union Jack

Answer

Stars and Stripes

Answer

Saltire

Answer

St George's Cross