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• 76. Approximately how large is the United Kingdom in land area compared with other European countries?

  • One of the largest
  • Roughly mid-sized
  • The smallest in Europe
  • Larger than France

• 77. Which UK nation contains the Scottish Highlands?

  • England
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland

• 78. In which UK nation is the Lake District located?

  • England
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland

• 79. In which UK nation would you find Snowdonia?

  • England
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland

• 80. In which UK nation is the Giant's Causeway located?

  • England
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland

• 81. What organisation is responsible for issuing UK coins?

  • The Bank of England
  • The Royal Mint
  • HM Treasury
  • The Post Office

• 82. Whose image traditionally appears on UK coins and banknotes?

  • The Prime Minister
  • The reigning monarch
  • The Archbishop of Canterbury
  • The Speaker of the House of Commons

• 83. Which of these best describes the climate of the United Kingdom?

  • Hot and dry all year
  • Cold and arctic all year
  • Mild and changeable, with rain throughout the year
  • Tropical with a monsoon season

• 84. Which region of the UK generally receives the most rainfall?

  • The south-east of England, which receives more annual rainfall than any other region
  • The west, especially the Scottish Highlands and Wales
  • Central England
  • East Anglia

• 85. What is the emergency telephone number in the United Kingdom?

  • 911
  • 112 only
  • 999
  • 000

• 86. Which service would you contact for a non-emergency police matter in England and Wales?

  • 999
  • 111
  • 101
  • 112

• 87. Which number should you call for non-emergency medical advice in the UK?

  • 999
  • 111
  • 101
  • 112

• 88. What does the abbreviation 'NHS' stand for?

  • National Health Service
  • National Housing Scheme
  • National Human Services
  • National Healthcare System

• 89. Is NHS treatment free for everyone living in the UK at the point of use?

  • Yes, for everyone with no exceptions
  • Most NHS services are free at the point of use, though some charges apply (e.g. prescriptions in parts of the UK)
  • No, all treatment must be paid for
  • Only children receive free treatment, while all adults must pay the full cost of NHS care

• 90. At what age can children in the UK typically leave full-time education?

  • 14
  • 16
  • 18
  • 21