Places of interest — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover Places of interest, part of the A modern, thriving society chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
Who first built the Tower of London?
- Historic Scotland
- ✓ William the Conqueror — Correct answer
- Queen Elizabeth II
- The Yeoman Warders
The Tower of London was first built by William the Conqueror after he became king in 1066. Visitors can also see the Crown Jewels there.
Which land formation is made from columns of volcanic lava?
- Loch Lomond
- Wastwater
- ✓ The Giant’s Causeway — Correct answer
- Snowdonia
The Giant’s Causeway is made of columns of volcanic lava. It is on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland.
Which mountain is the highest in Wales?
- ✓ Snowdon — Correct answer
- Wastwater
- Loch Lomond
- Windermere
Snowdon is the best-known landmark in Snowdonia and the highest mountain in Wales. Snowdonia is a national park in North Wales.
Where is the Eden Project located?
- North Wales
- The southern bank of the River Thames
- ✓ Cornwall, in the south west of England — Correct answer
- Edinburgh, Scotland
The Eden Project is in Cornwall, in the south west of England. Its biomes are like giant greenhouses and hold plants from around the world.
What is the biggest stretch of water in the Lake District?
- ✓ Windermere — Correct answer
- Loch Lomond
- Wastwater
- The River Thames
Windermere is the biggest stretch of water in the Lake District. The Lake District is famous for its lakes and mountains.
Which mountain is the highest in Wales?
- ✓ Snowdon — Correct answer
- Windermere
- Wastwater
- The Giant’s Causeway
Snowdon is the best-known landmark in Snowdonia and the highest mountain in Wales.
What kind of natural formation is the Giant’s Causeway?
- A glacier valley
- A field of limestone arches
- ✓ Columns made from volcanic lava — Correct answer
- A chain of sand dunes
The Giant’s Causeway is a natural formation of columns made from volcanic lava. It is on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland.
Where is the Eden Project located?
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Buckinghamshire, England
- Cardiff, Wales
- ✓ Cornwall, in the south west of England — Correct answer
The Eden Project is in Cornwall, in the south west of England. Its biomes are like giant greenhouses.