Brain Jogger Why did your parents choose Conyers, GA to live? (or why do you think) (three bullet points)

Comparing Countries Italy vs. Germany United Kingdom vs. Russia Standard: SS6G10

Italy vs. GERMANY

Location Italy Long, boot-shaped peninsula surrounded on 3 sides by the Mediterranean Sea The Alps form the northern border. Two Island, Sardinia and Sicily are part of the country. About 26% is arable land Mostly coastal lowlands and river valleys.

Location European Plain Germany Located in North-Central Europe on the European Plain. Poland to the east, France to the west, Baltic Sea and North Sea to the north, Austria and Switzerland to the south. Southern Region= Mountainous; Central region= Hilly and Mountainous

Climate Italy Coastal areas have mild winter and warm, dry summers. Mountain have cold, wet, and snowy winters and humid subtropical summers

Climate Germany In the west, winters are mild, summers are cool, with rainfall year round. In the east, winters are very cold, summers are very hot with long dry periods.

Natural Resources Few mineral resources Arable Land is important Italy Few mineral resources Arable Land is important Sea and Coast are important resources

Natural Resources Germany Many natural resources Mining: Iron Ore, Coal, Uranium, Nickel, Copper, and Natural Gas Timber is a renewable resource

Population Density More Dense

United States of America Population Density United States of America Pop: 310,000,000 Area: 3794100 sq miles

Population and Area Italy Germany Pop: 58,000,000 Area: 116,000 square miles Pop: 82,000,000 Area: 138,000 square miles

Which is more Densely Populated?

Where People Live Italy Urban: 68% Rural: 32% Capital: Rome Largest City: Rome

Where People Live Germany Urban: 85% Rural: 15% Capital: Berlin Largest City: Berlin Most densely populated country in the European Union

Trade Italy 12+ major seaports Exports: chemicals, clothing, food, motor vehicles Major Trading Partners: Germany, France, U.K., and U.S. Tourism

Trade Germany Exports: chemicals, food, instruments, iron and steel, machinery, motor vehicles, railway, textiles Major Trading Partners: European Union, Switzerland, Japan, and U.S. Tourism

Brain Jogger Make the following chart and by using your notes, tell me who has it better, worse, or the same (Don’t need to copy, just chart). Location Climate Natural Resources Italy Germany Better Better Worse Worse Worse Better

United Kingdom vs. Russia

Location Island country off the coast of mainland Europe. United Kingdom Island country off the coast of mainland Europe. Made up of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales Easy access for sea trade, and trade of all kinds.

Location Spans two continents: Europe and Asia Russia Spans two continents: Europe and Asia Eastern part of Russia is almost landlocked Russia does not have a lot of ports that are open year round.

Climate United Kingdom Mild climate with rainfall throughout the year The Gulf Stream warms the western coasts and keeps the climate mild. Climate good for farming and so is the land, but most people live in the cities

Climate Russia European Russia has only two season winter and summer Average yearly temp. is below freezing Many areas have permafrost, or permanently frozen land

Natural Resources United Kingdom The U.K. has deposits of coal, petroleum, natural gas, and iron ore. These resources are needed for the country’s manufacturing industries. Most people in the U.K. are in the service industry; banking, tourism, health care, education, insurance, etc.

Natural Resources Russia Russia has many resource, but they are hard to get to because of the cold climate and size. Russia is the second leading producer of oil in the world. The Volga River is the largest in Europe and many people depend on it for shipping, hydroelectric power, and drinking water

United States of America Population Density United States of America Pop: 310,000,000 Area: 3794100 sq miles

Population and Area United Kingdom Russia Pop: 61,000,000 Area: 94,058 sq. miles Pop: 139,390,205 Area: 6,601,668 sq. miles

Which is more Densely Populated?

Where People Live United Kingdom Urban: 90% Rural: 10% Capital: London Largest City: London

Where People Live Russia Urban: 73% Rural: 27% Capital: Moscow Largest City: Moscow

Trade United Kingdom Huge history of trade! The U.K. is a center of World banking and insurance. The U.S. is the U.K.s #1 trading partner. London’s Heathrow Airport is the busiest in the world.

Trade Russia St. Petersburg is a major trade center with many railroads and a large port. St. Petersburg and Murmansk are the only major ports open year-round Russia exports many natural resources.