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Britain
Part One Geography
Chapter I A brief introduction to physical geography
Where is the U. K. ? And what is it made up of? What is its total area?
- The . is situated in Northwestern Europe, lying to the north of France and the west of herlands and Denmark. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Its total area is 242 534 square kilometers.
Which mountain is the highest in the U. K. , and in which part of the Scottish Highland?
- Ben Nevis, 1343 meters high, is the highest mountain in the U. K. and it is in the western part of the Scottish Highlands.
Why is the climate of Britain much milder than that of many places in the same latitude?
- Firstly, the climate of Britain is moderated by the Atlantic Gulf Stream, which is a warm current, passes the western coast of British Isles and warms them. Secondly, the Westerlies, which blow over the country all the year round and bring warm and wet air from the Atlantic Ocean. Thirdly, Britain is surrounded by seawaters, which can balance the seasonal differences by heating up the land in winter and cooling it off in summer.
What are the present features of the climate of Britain?
- Britain has a maritime c1imate-- winters are not too cold and summers are: not too hot. Therefore, its temperature varies within a small range, rarely falling below -5'C in winter or rising about 24'C in summer. Sunshine hours are fewer in more southerly climates
Where does the main rivers parting in Britain run?
- The main rivers parting in Britain run from north to south, keeping well to the west until the basin of the River Severn.
What are the characteristics of the Spey, Don, Tay, Forth, Tweed of eastern Scotland?
- These rivers flow fast and run generally across impermeable rocks, and their discharges increase rapidly after rain.
the English channel: it is a strait between southern England and northern France. It connects the Atlantic Ocean with the North Sea through the Strait of Dov