What is the geography of Scotland?

In this lesson, we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents, and locate the UK on a world map. We will then zoom into Scotland and look at the different human and physical geographical features. We can then compare these to the area where we live.

What is the geography of Scotland?

In this lesson, we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents, and locate the UK on a world map. We will then zoom into Scotland and look at the different human and physical geographical features. We can then compare these to the area where we live.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Locate Scotland on a map of the United Kingdom and identify cities and regions
  2. Identify important physical characteristics of the country
  3. Describe land use in Scotland

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which continent is Scotland in?
Asia
Correct answer: Europe
North America
The UK
Q2.
What is a human geographical feature?
Correct answer: Something relating to human behaviour
Something relating to nature
Something that appears on Earth
Something that was created naturally
Q3.
What is a physical geographical feature?
Something green
Something man-made
Something relating to animals
Correct answer: The natural landscape of the Earth
Q4.
Which of these things is a human geographical feature?
A cliff
A hill
A lake
Correct answer: A village
Q5.
Which of these is a physical geographical feature?
A factory
A farm
Correct answer: A loch
A school

Lesson appears in

UnitGeography / Building Locational Knowledge: United Kingdom

Geography