Q. Consider the following statements about the island of Great Britain and its surrounding regions:
1.The island of Great Britain comprises the countries of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
2.The Strait of Dover separates Great Britain from continental Europe and connects the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
3.The North Sea is bordered by Great Britain to the west and by countries like Norway and Denmark to the east.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: The island of Great Britain consists exclusively of England, Scotland, and Wales Great Britain. Northern Ireland is located on the separate island of Ireland Great Britain, and together these four regions comprise the United Kingdom.
- Statement 2 is Correct: The Strait of Dover is the narrowest part of the English Channel and serves as a vital maritime boundary between Great Britain and continental Europe. It directly links the North Sea with the Atlantic Ocean.
- Statement 3 is Correct: Geographically, the shallow North Sea lies between the island of Great Britain and mainland northwestern Europe. It is bordered to the west by Scotland and England, and to the east by Norway, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands.
