On which river's northern bank does Newcastle upon Tyne stand, opposite Gateshead?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The River Tyne
- Step 1: Newcastle upon Tyne is England's northernmost city, sited on the river Tyne's northern bank opposite Gateshead to the south. Answer: The River Tyne. Why not the others: The River Humber: It flows past Hull and the Humber estuary, not Newcastle. The River Tees: It flows to Teesside, not Newcastle. The River Wear: It flows through Durham and Sunderland, not Newcastle.
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