Explore the Lake District: A Natural Wonder of England

Question 1

What geological process had the greatest impact on the formation of the Lake District's landscapes?

Accepted Answer

Glaciation

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Volcanic eruptions

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Coastal erosion

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Folding

Question 2

Which of the following lakes is NOT found within the Lake District National Park?

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Loch Lomond

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Windermere

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Ullswater

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Coniston Water

Question 3

What is the highest mountain peak in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Helvellyn

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Skiddaw

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Great Gable

Question 4

Which industry has historically been a significant economic driver in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Tourism

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Agriculture

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Mining

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Manufacturing

Question 5

What is the name of the popular walking trail that encircles the entire Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Lakeland Way

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Coast to Coast Walk

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Hadrian's Wall Path

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Pennine Way

Question 6

What type of rock is predominantly found in the Lake District's geological composition?

Accepted Answer

Slate

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Granite

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Limestone

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Sandstone

Question 7

Which renowned poet found inspiration in the scenery of the Lake District and spent a significant portion of his life there?

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William Wordsworth

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William Shakespeare

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Jane Austen

Question 8

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with the Lake District's landscape?

Accepted Answer

Vast forests

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Picturesque lakes

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Rolling hills

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Quaint villages

Question 9

Which mountain is the highest in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Helvellyn

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Great Gable

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Skiddaw

Question 10

Which architectural style is characteristic of the Lake District?

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Traditional stone cottages with slate roofs

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Elegant Georgian mansions

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Ornate Victorian villas

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Impressive Gothic cathedrals

Question 11

Name the renowned literary work heavily influenced by the beauty of the Lake District.

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The Prelude

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Wuthering Heights

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Jane Eyre

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Great Expectations

Question 12

How does the Lake District's rich cultural heritage influence its tourism industry?

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The cultural heritage significantly impacts tourism.

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The cultural heritage has a minimal impact on tourism.

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The cultural heritage is not related to tourism.

Question 13

What is the most prevalent type of rock formation in the Lake District?

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Slate

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Granite

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Limestone

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Sandstone

Question 14

Which poet was significantly inspired by the scenery of the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

William Wordsworth

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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Lord Byron

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Percy Bysshe Shelley

Question 15

What is the tallest mountain in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Helvellyn

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Skiddaw

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Langdale Pikes

Question 16

What is the name of the largest lake in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Windermere

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Derwentwater

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Thirlmere

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Buttermere

Question 17

Which tourist attraction is located within the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Dove Cottage

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Hadrian's Wall

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Stonehenge

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Windsor Castle

Question 18

Which organization is responsible for managing the Lake District National Park?

Accepted Answer

Lake District National Park Authority

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National Trust

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English Heritage

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National Parks and Wildlife Service

Question 19

What characteristic feature can be found on the rolling hills of the Lake District?

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Dry stone walls

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Natural waterfalls

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Sandy beaches

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Dense forests

Question 20

Which type of vegetation is predominant in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Moorland

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Temperate rainforest

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Grassland

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Heathland

Question 21

Which lake is situated in the western section of the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Coniston Water

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Derwentwater

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Ullswater

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Bassenthwaite Lake

Question 22

What is the name of the highest peak in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Helvellyn

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Skiddaw

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Old Man of Coniston

Question 23

Which is the largest lake in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Windermere

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Derwentwater

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Ullswater

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Coniston Water

Question 24

Which of these is a traditional dish associated with the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Cumberland Sausage

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Shepherd's Pie

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Cornish Pasty

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Haggis

Question 25

Which type of rock is most commonly found in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Slate

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Granite

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Limestone

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Sandstone

Question 26

Which of the following is definitively the largest lake in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Windermere

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Ullswater

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Derwentwater

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Bassenthwaite Lake

Question 27

What is the name of the highest mountain in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Helvellyn

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Skiddaw

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Great Gable

Question 28

Which of the following is not a popular tourist attraction in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

The London Eye

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Wordsworth's Dove Cottage

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Beatrix Potter's Hill Top

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Muncaster Castle

Question 29

Which of the following activities is unavailable in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Downhill skiing

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Hiking

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Cycling

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Water sports

Question 30

What is the name of the traditional sheep breed found in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Herwick

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Swaledale

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Cheviot

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Texel

Question 31

What is the key economic activity in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Tourism

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Technology

Question 32

What is the highest mountain in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Helvellyn

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Skiddaw

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Great Gable

Question 33

Which of the following is the largest lake in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Windermere

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Ullswater

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Derwentwater

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Bassenthwaite Lake

Question 34

Name the valley that separates Scafell Pike from Great Gable?

Accepted Answer

Wasdale

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Ennerdale

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Borrowdale

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Langdale

Question 35

Which of these is a popular walking route in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk

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Hadrian's Wall Path

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Pennine Way

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South Downs Way

Question 36

What type of rock is commonly found in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Slate

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Granite

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Limestone

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Sandstone

Question 37

In which Lake District village did the poet William Wordsworth reside?

Accepted Answer

Grasmere

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Ambleside

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Keswick

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Windermere

Question 38

Which of the following is the largest lake in the picturesque Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Windermere

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Ullswater

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Coniston Water

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Derwentwater

Question 39

What is the name of the towering summit that holds the title of being the highest mountain in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Skiddaw

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Grasmoor

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Helvellyn

Question 40

Identify the name of the celebrated pass that serves as a scenic connection between the towns of Keswick and Borrowdale.

Accepted Answer

Honister Pass

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Kirkstone Pass

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Hardknott Pass

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Wrynose Pass

Question 41

What is the name of the ancient stone circle that holds historical significance within the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Castlerigg Stone Circle

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Stonehenge

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Avebury Stone Circle

Question 42

Which characteristic is a defining feature of the scenic Lake District landscape?

Accepted Answer

Rolling hills

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Dense forests

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Sandy beaches

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Flat plains

Question 43

Identify the traditional breed of sheep that is commonly found grazing on the grassy slopes of the Lake District's fells.

Accepted Answer

Herdwick

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Swaledale

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Cheviot

Question 44

Which of the following areas has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing the exceptional cultural and natural significance of the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

The English Lake District

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The Yorkshire Dales

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The Cotswolds

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The Peak District

Question 45

Which of the following is the largest lake in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Windermere

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Ullswater

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Coniston Water

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Derwentwater

Question 46

What is the name of the highest mountain in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Skiddaw

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Great Gable

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Helvellyn

Question 47

What is the name of the national park that encompasses the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Lake District National Park

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Cairngorms National Park

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Peak District National Park

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Question 48

What is the main economic activity in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Tourism

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Mining

Question 49

Which of the following is a popular hiking trail in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

The Cumbria Way

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The Cotswold Way

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The South West Coast Path

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The Pennine Way

Question 50

Which feature is NOT characteristic of the Lake District National Park?

Accepted Answer

Extensive coastline

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Picturesque lakes

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Rolling hills

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Charming villages

Question 51

Identify the largest lake located within the Lake District.

Accepted Answer

Windermere

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Derwentwater

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Coniston Water

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Ullswater

Question 52

What is the name of the highest mountain peak in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Skiddaw

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Great Gable

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Helvellyn

Question 53

Select the activity most commonly enjoyed by visitors to the Lake District.

Accepted Answer

Hiking

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Rock climbing

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Surfing

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Sunbathing

Question 54

Which town is considered the largest urban center in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Kendal

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Keswick

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Ambleside

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Bowness-on-Windermere

Question 55

Which of the following is a famous attraction in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Hill Top

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Windsor Castle

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The Cotswolds

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Stonehenge

Question 56

Which unique feature distinguishes the Lake District's landscape?

Accepted Answer

Glacial valleys

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Extensive sand dunes

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Tropical rainforests

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Active volcanic formations