Geography of the British Isles

What three terms are often confused when referring to the region of the British Isles?

• United Kingdom, Great Britain, British Isles

• England, Scotland, Wales

• Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain

• United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, British Isles

Which countries form the political union known as the United Kingdom?

• England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland

• England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

• Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• England, Scotland, and Wales

Which of the following is NOT part of Great Britain?

• England

• Scotland

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

What is the nationality of people living in the Republic of Ireland?

• British

• Irish

• Northern Irish

• Welsh

What does the geographical term "British Isles" include?

• Only Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• Great Britain, Ireland, and over 6,000 smaller islands

• England, Scotland, and Wales

• The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland

Where are the Shetland Islands located relative to the main island of Great Britain?

• Far south

• Far north

• Southwest

• Southeast

Which island is nicknamed "The Ghost Isle" or "The Dinosaur Isle"?

• Shetland Islands

• Hebrides

• Orkney Islands

• Isle of Wight

Which country's flag is NOT represented in the design of the UK's Union Jack?

• England

• Scotland

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

What is the national symbol of Scotland?

• A red rose

• A thistle

• A shamrock

• A leek

Which of these is a national symbol of Wales?

• A red rose

• A shamrock

• A leek or a daffodil

• A thistle