英语国家概况课后题总结和答案

Chapter 1 land and people

are the differences between Britain and the British Isles, Great

Britain,England,the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth

The British Isles,Greant Britina and England are geographical names, no the official names of the country,while the official name is the United Kingdom,but the full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern British Commonwealth is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britian.

the geographical position of Britian

Britain is an island country. It lies in the north Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of is separated from the rest of Europe by the English channel in the south and the North Sea in the east.

in Great Britain are mostly highland and lowland

The north and west of Britain are mainly highland, while the south and south-east are mostly lowlands.

Britain have a favourable climate why

Yes,it has a favourable climate, because it has a maritime type of climate---winters are mild,not too cold and summers are cool, not too has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole has a small range of temperature,too.

are the factors which influence the climate in Britain Which part of Britain has the most rainfall and which part is the driest

The factors which influence the climate in Britain are the following three:1)The surrounding waters balance the seasonal differences;2)the prevailing south-west winds bring warm and wet air in winter and keep the temperatures moderate;3)the North Atlantic Drift,a warm current,passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.

The northwestern part has the most rainfall,while the south-eastern corner is the driest.

the distribution of Britain’s population.

Britain has a population of 57 million. It is densely populated, with an average of 237people per square kilometre. It is also very unevenly distributed , with 90%of the population in urban areas,10% in rural areas. Geographically, most British people live in England. Of the total of 57 million people, 47 million live in England, 14 million live in London and Southeastern England.

are the three natural zones in Scotland

The three natural zones in Scotland are : the Highlands in the north, the central Lowlands ,and the southern Uplands.

is the difference between the ancestors of the English and Scots, Welsh and Irish The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons,while the Scots,Welsh and rish are Celts.

are the differences in character and speech between southern England and northern England How do the Welsh keep their language and culture alive