UK physical landscapes

• Where are most upland areas in the UK located?

  In the North and West (Scotland, Wales, Northern England, and parts of Southwest England)
• Where are most lowland areas in the UK located?

  In the South and East (England, parts of Northern Ireland, and coastal areas).
• Name three major upland areas in the UK

  1. Scottish Highlands (includes Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak).
  2. Lake District (glaciated valleys and mountains)
  3. Snowdonia (home to Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales)
• Name three lowland areas in the UK

  1. The Fens (flat, marshy land in East England)
  2. The Thames Valley (fertile and urbanized area around London)
• What is the highest mountain in the UK and where is it located?

  Ben Nevis (1,345m), located in the Scottish Highlands
• What is the longest river in the UK?

  The River Severn (354 km), flowing through Wales and England
• What is the main use of upland areas in the UK?

  Sheep farming, forestry, tourism, and hydroelectric power.