Homework 12.12.24 (8)

Which of the following best describes the location of the Midlands?

• a. Between Scotland and England
• b. Between the north and south of England
• c. Between Ireland and England
• d. Between London and Wales

How many counties make up the Midlands region?

• a. Fifteen counties
• b. Ten counties
• c. Twenty counties
• d. Twenty-five counties

Which of these cities is identified as the largest in the Midlands?

• a. Manchester
• b. Liverpool
• c. Leeds
• d. Birmingham

The Midlands extends from Wales in the west to which area in the east?

• a. Yorkshire
• b. Norfolk
• c. Lincolnshire
• d. Essex

Which of these counties is NOT mentioned as being part of the Midlands?

• a. Yorkshire
• b. Warwickshire
• c. Nottinghamshire
• d. Shropshire

What is the highest mountain in Britain, located in the Scottish Highlands?

• a. Mount Snowdon
• b. Ben Nevis
• c. Ben Macdui
• d. Scafell Pike

Which city is considered the capital of the Highlands?

• a. Glasgow
• b. Edinburgh
• c. Aberdeen
• d. Inverness

Why does the Highlands region have a low population?

• a. Due to harsh weather conditions
• b. Because of language barriers
• c. Many areas are inaccessible
• d. Due to limited job opportunities

What is the term used for large lakes in the Scottish Highlands?

• a. Lochs
• b. Lakes
• c. Ponds
• d. Reservoirs

Which language is still spoken in parts of northwest Highlands and the islands?

• a. Welsh
• b. Irish
• c. Norse
• d. Gaelic