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Which river flows through the city of Oxford and is also the longest river entirely within England?
The River ThamesThe Thames flows through Oxford (locally also called the Isis) and London. It is the longest river that lies entirely in England; the Severn is longer overall but also flows through Wales.
Which river flows through the city of Liverpool's waterfront before reaching the Irish Sea?
The River MerseyLiverpool stands on the estuary of the River Mersey, which flows into the Irish Sea. The Tyne and Humber flow into the North Sea.
Which mountain range is often called the „backbone of England”?
The PenninesThe Pennines run north–south through northern England and are often called the „backbone of England”. The other three are lower hills in the south.
Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, is located in the Lake District.
TrueScafell Pike (978 m) is in Cumbria, in the Lake District National Park, and is England's highest mountain.
The city of Birmingham lies on the coast of the North Sea.
FalseBirmingham is in the West Midlands, in the centre of England, far from any coast.
The Manchester Ship Canal links Manchester with the Irish Sea via the Mersey estuary.
TrueThe Manchester Ship Canal, opened in 1894, made Manchester an inland port connected to the Irish Sea through the Mersey estuary.
Arrange these English cities from NORTH to SOUTH.
Newcastle upon Tyne → Manchester → Birmingham → Oxford → BrightonNewcastle is farthest north, then Manchester, Birmingham and Oxford, while Brighton lies on the south coast.
Arrange these English places in order from WEST to EAST.
Liverpool → Birmingham → Oxford → London → NorwichLiverpool lies farthest west on the Irish Sea coast. Then come Birmingham, Oxford and London, and Norwich in East Anglia is farthest east.
Match each English city with the river on which it stands: London
Thames
Match each English city with the river on which it stands: Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne
Match each English city with the river on which it stands: York
Ouse
Match each English city with the river on which it stands: Bristol
Avon
Match each English city with the river on which it stands: Nottingham
Trent
Match each English city with its region or county: Manchester
Greater Manchester
Match each English city with its region or county: Birmingham
West Midlands
Match each English city with its region or county: Liverpool
Merseyside
Match each English city with its region or county: Oxford
Oxfordshire
Match each English city with its region or county: Leeds
West Yorkshire
Which river flows through the centre of Manchester and was once connected to the sea by the Manchester Ship Canal?
The IrwellThe River Irwell flows through central Manchester and the Manchester Ship Canal partly follows the courses of the Irwell and the Mersey. The Mersey itself flows through Liverpool's estuary, not central Manchester.
The River Mersey flows into the Irish Sea near Liverpool.
TrueThe Mersey estuary lies at Liverpool and opens into the Irish Sea.
Birmingham is located in the county of Yorkshire.
FalseBirmingham is in the West Midlands, not in Yorkshire.
The Lake District National Park is in north-west England, in the county of Cumbria.
TrueThe Lake District lies in Cumbria in north-west England and contains Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain.
Arrange these English rivers from NORTH to SOUTH, according to their mouths or main courses.
Tyne → Mersey → Severn → ThamesThe Tyne is in the north-east, the Mersey in the north-west, the Severn in the west and the Thames in the south-east; their mouths lie in this order from north to south.
Which river flows through the city of Oxford and is known there partly as the Isis?
River ThamesThe River Thames flows through Oxford; the stretch through the city is traditionally called the Isis.
In which range of hills is the highest point of the Pennines, Cross Fell, located?
North PenninesCross Fell lies in the North Pennines, in Cumbria, and is the highest point of the Pennines.
The city of Manchester stands on the River Thames.
FalseManchester stands on the River Irwell (and Medlock); the Thames flows through London and Oxford.
Arrange these places in the order the River Thames passes them, from its source towards the sea.
Oxford → Reading → London → TilburyThe Thames flows from the Cotswolds past Oxford, Reading and London to Tilbury, then into the North Sea.
Match each English county or area with its main city or county town: Merseyside
Liverpool
Match each English county or area with its main city or county town: Greater Manchester
Manchester
Match each English county or area with its main city or county town: Oxfordshire
Oxford
Match each English county or area with its main city or county town: West Yorkshire
Leeds
Which city is built on the banks of the River Mersey estuary and is a major port on England’s north-west coast?
LiverpoolLiverpool lies on the estuary of the River Mersey and has been a major port. Manchester is inland, as are Birmingham and Leeds.
Birmingham is located in the West Midlands region of England.
TrueBirmingham is the largest city of the West Midlands, in the centre of England, far from the sea.
Arrange these English cities from NORTH to SOUTH (most northern first).
Manchester → Birmingham → Oxford → LondonManchester is furthest north, then Birmingham in the Midlands, then Oxford, and London lies furthest south of these four.
Which estuary separates the Wirral Peninsula from the coast of Wales?
The Dee EstuaryThe Dee Estuary lies between the Wirral Peninsula in England and north-east Wales. The Humber is on the east coast, the Severn in the south-west and the Ribble in Lancashire.
Which English city stands on the River Avon and is known for its Roman baths?
BathBath stands on the River Avon and is famous for its Roman baths, which gave the city its name.
Which river forms the main estuary on England’s east coast at Kingston upon Hull?
The HumberHull stands where the River Hull meets the Humber Estuary, which opens into the North Sea.
The Peak District lies mainly in the county of Derbyshire.
TrueMost of the Peak District, including the Dark Peak and White Peak, is in Derbyshire, with parts in neighbouring counties.
The city of Newcastle upon Tyne stands on the River Tees.
FalseNewcastle upon Tyne stands on the River Tyne. The Tees flows through Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees.
The city of Bristol is in the south-west of England.
TrueBristol is a port city on the River Avon in the South West region of England.
Arrange these English cities by location from NORTH to SOUTH (most northern first).
Newcastle upon Tyne → Leeds → Nottingham → SouthamptonNewcastle is furthest north, then Leeds, then Nottingham in the Midlands, and Southampton on the south coast.
Which sea lies off the east coast of England, near the city of Norwich and the county of Norfolk?
The North SeaNorfolk is in East Anglia, whose coast faces the North Sea. The Irish Sea lies off England's west coast.
Which strait separates the south-east of England from France at its narrowest point?
The Strait of DoverThe Strait of Dover is the narrowest part of the English Channel, between Dover in England and Calais in France. The Solent separates the Isle of Wight from the mainland.
The English city of Plymouth is on the south coast of England, in the county of Devon.
TruePlymouth is a port city in Devon on the English Channel coast.
The city of Leeds is located in the county of West Yorkshire.
TrueLeeds is the largest city of the metropolitan county of West Yorkshire.
The city of Cambridge stands on the River Cam.
TrueCambridge takes its name from the River Cam, which flows through the city.
Arrange these English cities from WEST to EAST (the most western first).
Plymouth → Bristol → London → NorwichPlymouth is furthest west, then Bristol, then London, and Norwich in East Anglia is furthest east.
Arrange these English cities from SOUTH to NORTH (the most southern first).
Brighton → Birmingham → Leeds → Newcastle upon TyneBrighton is on the south coast, Birmingham is in the Midlands, Leeds is in Yorkshire, and Newcastle is in the north-east.
Match each English city with the county or area where it lies: Canterbury
Kent
Match each English city with the county or area where it lies: Exeter
Devon
Match each English city with the county or area where it lies: Norwich
Norfolk
Match each English city with the county or area where it lies: Carlisle
Cumbria
Which of these English cities stands on the River Wear?
DurhamDurham stands on the River Wear, which loops around the peninsula with its cathedral and castle. York is on the Ouse, Lincoln on the Witham and Carlisle on the Eden.
The city of York stands on the River Ouse.
TrueYork lies at the meeting of the River Ouse and the River Foss in North Yorkshire.
Which river is the longest in the whole United Kingdom and flows through Shrewsbury, Worcester and Gloucester?
River SevernThe River Severn, about 354 km long, is the longest river in the UK and flows through Shrewsbury, Worcester and Gloucester.
Dartmoor National Park lies in which English county?
DevonDartmoor is a moorland national park in the county of Devon, in south-west England.
Which headland is the southernmost point of mainland England?
Lizard PointLizard Point in Cornwall is the southernmost point of mainland England. Land's End is the most westerly point.
The Norfolk Broads are a network of rivers and lakes in eastern England.
TrueThe Norfolk Broads lie in Norfolk and Suffolk in East Anglia, in eastern England.
The White Cliffs of Dover are made mainly of granite.
FalseThe White Cliffs of Dover are made mainly of chalk, not granite.
The city of Nottingham stands on the River Trent.
TrueNottingham lies on the River Trent in the East Midlands.

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