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The UK. Relief and inland waters

 

The general slope of the land is from north-west to south-east. The mountains cover the greater part of northern, western and middle Great Britain. Th.ey can be divided into the following groups: 1) The Highlands of Scotlandl occupy most of the land to the north-west of a line drawn from Glasgow2 to Aberdeen3. Two parts of the Highlands - theNorth-western Highlandsa and the Grampiansb - areseparated by a narrow valley, through which runs the Caledonian Canalo. At the south-western end of the Highlands rises Ben NevisT, 1343 m, the highest mountain of the British Isles. 2) The Central Plain of Scotland8 separates the Highlands from the Southern Uplands of Scot' 
landl. The Southern Uplands and the Pennines2 ' which stretch in the north-south direction across the northern and middle parts of England, form a practically continuous group. -";;.o|fiv-ttt.t*ttole of Wales is occupied bv the Cumbrian.d. Th" highest peak of the Cumbrians is Snowdona, 1085 m. t The south-eastern part of England is lowland' interrupted in places by low chalk ridges' 

 

Part 6. lnland Waters.
The rivers of Britain are short; their direction and character are determined by the position of the mountains. Most of the rivers flow in the eastward direction since the west coast is mountainous. Due to the humid climate and abundant rainfall, the water level in the rivers is always high. The rivers seldom freeze in winter, most of them remain icefree. Many of the rivers are joined together by canals. This system of rivers and canals provides a good means of cheap inland water transport.

Part 6. lnland Waters.

The rivers of Britain are short; their direction and character are determined by the position of the mountains. Most of the rivers flow in the eastward direction since the west coast is mountainous. Due to the humid climate and abundant rainfall, the water level in the rivers is always high. The rivers seldom freeze in winter, most of them remain icefree. Many of the rivers are joined together by canals. This system of rivers and canals provides a good means of cheap inland water transport.


The British Islands appeared due to some changes in pressure, atmosphere, biosphere and underwater currents. Icy period gave the 1st rise to the changes: before it this part was a mainland, a lot of scientists proved this fact: remains of elephants were found there and the eastern part of the country is full of chalk cliffs, which are similar to those in the coast of France. England is a real geological museum. The relief is represented by Highlands, Lowlands, deep valleys, plains. The highest parts are in Scotland. North Wales, North of England and the central region of England. The Grampian Mountains stretch Scotland from North to South. The highest peak is Ben Nevis - gloomy, isolated, a home of deer and eagle. At the foot of the mountains there are a lot of moors rich in peat and heather. The geographical border between Scotland and England are the Cheviot Hills, the only place where you can find special species of black-faced sheep. Their wool is of the highest quality and is called "the cheviot". The Pennines stretch England from North to South; they are rich in minerals (such as coal and copper fields, leads, salt, clay, and tin) The Cambrian Mountains are in Wales with the highest peak Snowdon - a place of holiday camps and health resorts. The Chalk Cliffs are on the East Coast of Britain. When Julius Cesar approached the shore, he and his warriors saw the Cliffs that's why thy called the country the White Land. Lowlands are in the central and southern parts of Scotland. The South of England - Kent is called the Garden of England. It is represented by low hills, valleys and planes.
 

 


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