UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Faculty of Linguistics and Cultures of English-speaking Countries

Division of International Studies

A TEST ON GENERAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UK AND US

Time allowed: 60 minutes
PART 1 (Questions 1-15): Read the following maps and answer the questions. (3 pts.)
Questions 1-5: On the right is a map of the British Isles. Match the names (A-E) on the list with
the correct numbers 1-5 on the map.
A. Wales
B. England
C. Northern Ireland
D
D. Scotland
E. The Republic of Ireland
C

A
E
B

Questions 6-11: Below is a map that shows the physical features of the US. Match the names
(A-F) on the list with the correct numbers 6-11 on the map.

E A
the Coastal Ranges

The
Appalachian
mountains

The Coastal Plains

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A. The Interior Plains
B. The Sierra Nevada, the Cascades, and the Western Plateau region
C. The Coastal Ranges
D. The coastal plains
E. The Rocky Mountains
F. The Appalachian Mountains

Question 12: On the left is the map of

which region in the US?
A. The Northeast
B. The Southeast
C. The West
D. Central US

Question 13: What is the name of this body of water?

A. The Celtic Sea
B. The Pacific Ocean
C. The North Sea
D. The Gulf of Mexico

Questions 14 and 15: The map below shows the bodies of water that border the UK. Match the
names (A-D) on the list with the correct numbers 14-15 on the map.
A. The North Sea 14
B. The Irish Sea
C. The Atlantic Ocean
D. The English Channel 15

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PART 2 (Questions 16-25): Decide whether the following statements are TRUE or
FALSE (1 pt.)
16. The official name of the UK is the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.'
17. The British Isles is the name given to Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
18. All the four countries of the UK are represented on the British Royal Coat of Arms and the
Shield.
19. The daffodil is the national flower of Scotland.
20. The design of the Union Jack is symmetrical.
21. The most mountainous region in the UK is Northern Ireland.
22. The US has almost every type of climate and suffers a lot from a range of climate-related
calamities.
23. The Hispanics forms the biggest ethnic group in the US.
24. Hawaii is the only US state not located in the Americas.
25. We can see a pyramid on the front side of the US Great Seal.
PART 3 (Questions 26-35): Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) (1 pt.)
26. London is situated in the __________ of England.
A. southeast B. southwest C. northeast D. northwest
27. Where is the Megalopolis situated?
A. along the northeast coast of the United States
B. along the western coast of the United States
C. along the southeast coast of the United States

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 D. along the northern coast of the United States
28. Which is the floral symbol of Northern Ireland?
A. Leek B. Rose C. Shamrock D. Thistle
29. What is the name of the capital city of Wales?
A. Swansea B. Cardiff C. Newport D. Snowdon
30. What is the Welsh name for a competition where people meet to dance, sing and read
poems?
A. Hogmanay B. Haggis C. Eisteddfod D. Lough
31 What is the second-most common language in the US?
A. English B. French C. German D. Spanish
32. Which statement is true about the Appalachian Mountains?
A. The Appalachians are comparable to the Himalayas.
B. The Appalachians have the highest peaks in the world.
C. The Appalachians lack height and ruggedness.
D. The Appalachian Range is one among other mountain ranges in eastern United
States.
33. How many lakes are there in the Great Lakes?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 3. D. 2
34. What is the name of the most extensive area of highly productive farmland in the US?
A. the Great Plains B. The Black Hills C. The Heartland D. The Inland South
35. What body of water borders the US on the east?
A. Pacific Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. Gulf of Mexico D. North Sea
PART 4 Questions 36-50: Fill in each blank with the correct information (3 pts.)
Questions 36-40
the UK
England is one of four countries belonging to (36) __________. It shares the borders with (37)
Scotland to the north and (38) __________
__________ Wales to the west. England is separated from
continental Europe by the (39) Eng. channel The country covers much of the central and (40)
__________.
southern part of the island of Great Britain.
__________
Questions 41-45
The United States can be divided into three regions. The eastern part of the country includes
Coastal plains and the Appalachian Mountains. This is also home for the (42)
the (41) ____________
____________,
Megalopolis the area with highest urban concentration in the whole country. Central U.S.

can be divided into two main parts: (43)Central Lowlands which comprises of the Northern
____________,
Great Plains which lies west of the
forests, the Heartland, and the Inland; and the (44) ____________,
Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains. The western part of the U.S. is defined by
Coastal Range and Sierra Nevada.
major mountain ranges including the Cascade, the (45) ____________,

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Questions 46-50
The Great Seal of the US has a rich history beginning with the founding father in 1776 when
the first Continental Congress resolved that Franklin Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson and John
Adams “bring in a device for a seal for the United States of American. In the center of the seal
E Pluribus Unum
is a bald eagle which holds a scroll in its break inscribed with Latin motto (46) __________.
right
The eagle grasps an olive branch in its (47) ___________ talons and a bundle of thirteen
left talons
arrows in its (48)___________. The olive branch and arrows are symbols for the power of
peace and war. On the eagle’s breast, there is a shield with thirteen red and white
(49)___________.
stripes Above the eagle’s head is a cloud surrounding a blue field containing
thirteen stars which form a (50) _____________.
constellation It denoted that a new State is taking its place
among other nations.

PART 5 (Questions 51-52): Write a paragraph from 80 - 100 words to answer EACH of
the following questions. Remember to support your ideas with specific examples about
the geography of the UK and the US. (2 pts.)

Question 51. Describe the Union Jack of the United Kingdom. Why is it said that the flag is a
fine expression of unity and diversity?

Question 52. What advantages do long coastlines bring to America’s economy?

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