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What is the human geography of the UK like?
England consists of mostly lowland terrain, with upland or mountainous terrain only found north-west of the Tees-Exe line. The upland areas include the Lake District, the Pennines, North York Moors, Exmoor and Dartmoor.
What are some major physical characteristics of the British Isles?
The British Isles are largely low lying and fertile, though with significant mountainous areas in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the north of England. The regional geology is complex, formed by the drifting together of separate regions and shaped by glaciation.
What does British Isles mean in geography?
This is purely a geographical term – it refers to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland – including the Republic of Ireland – and the 5000 or so smaller islands scattered around our coasts.
What are the British Isles?
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British Isles/Islands
British Isles, group of islands off the northwestern coast of Europe. The group consists of two main islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and numerous smaller islands and island groups, including the Hebrides, the Shetland Islands, the Orkney Islands, the Isles of Scilly, and the Isle of Man.
How were the British Isles formed?
At the peak of the harshest glaciation, Britain is too cold for humans to survive. Thick ice sheets extend across northern Europe. An enormous glacial lake builds up to the east. When it finally breaks free, its force rips through the land, forming the beginnings of the English Channel.
How many islands make up the British Isles?
British Isles/Islands
What does Oi mean in British slang?
(ɔɪ ) exclamation. In informal situations, people say or shout ‘oi’ to attract someone’s attention, especially if they are angry. [British]
What does OIY mean in texting?
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What does oyy mean in texting?
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