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Difficulty: MediumConstituent Country: Scotland

The United Kingdom is composed of four constituent countries, each with its own distinct geography. According to the official handbook, which of the following is a correct fact regarding the geographical size or position of Scotland?

  1. Scotland accounts for approximately one-third of the total land area of Great Britain.Answer
  2. B
    Scotland is the largest constituent country in the United Kingdom by total population.
  3. C
    Scotland shares a direct land border with both England and Wales.
  4. D
    Scotland is a separate island that does not form part of the landmass of Great Britain.

Answer

Scotland accounts for approximately one-third of the total land area of Great Britain.
The correct answer accurately reflects the information in the official handbook, which states that Scotland occupies approximately one-third of the land area of the island of Great Britain.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical relationship between Scotland and Great Britain.
Scotland is the northern part of the island of Great Britain.
Understanding the physical geography of the UK is essential for the test.
2
Recall the specific land area proportion mentioned in the official handbook.
The handbook specifies that Scotland is about one-third of the land area of Great Britain.
This specific ratio is a common piece of factual knowledge tested in the 'What is the UK?' section.

Key Concept

Scotland's geographical size relative to Great Britain

Practice More

Review the components of Great Britain versus the components of the United Kingdom to ensure you understand which countries are part of the physical island and which are part of the political union.
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Constituent Country: Scotland

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