The Relief of the British Isles

Multiple Choice

1. Which of these is the highest mountain in the British Isles?

• Ben Nevis

• Snowdon

• Scafell

Multiple Choice

2. The Pennines are often called the:

• Heart of Scotland

• Backbone of England

• Hills of Wales

Multiple Choice

3. Which area is known for its flat, low-lying land prone to flooding?

• The Fens

• Scottish Highlands

• Cambrian Mountains

Open Ended

1. Describe the main differences in terrain, population density, and land use between the Highland and Lowland areas of the British Isles.

Open Ended

2. Why are areas such as the South East of England and the East Anglian Plain more densely populated and agriculturally productive than upland regions?

Open Ended

3. Choose one upland area (e.g., Snowdonia, Mourne Mountains, Southern Uplands) and explain how its relief affects local economic activities such as tourism, farming, or industry.

​Practical activity: ​

Using a blank map of the British Isles, label the following key relief features:
• Scottish Highlands
• Grampian Mountains
• Pennines
• Cambrian Mountains
• Lake District
• Cotswolds
• The Fens
• Southern Uplands
• Lowlands of England and Scotland