Russia’s and the United Kingdom’s Climate and Natural Resources
Capital Moscow Russia
Location
Physical Features European Plains Ural Mts. Volga River Caucasus Mts. Black Sea and Caspian Sea
Climate of Russia Tundra- Alaska Sub-Artic- Alaska Continental Cool Summers- Midwest and Northeast Semi Arid (Steppe)- Western Parts of the US Highland- Rocky Mountains
Land Use Land use- commercial farming, forestry, few urban areas.
Natural Resources Coal, natural gas, oil
Population Density Most people in Russia live in urban areas, around Moscow, in the southwestern/central part of European Russia. The least number of people live in the Northern part of Russia. Most: 250 people/sq mile Least: 0-5 people/sq mile
United Kingdom
Capital
Location
Physical/ Water features Island on the Atlantic ocean English Channel River Thames
Climate All of the UK has the marine/maritime climate. Rainfall through the year. Climate is overall mild. The northwest part of the UK has gets the most precipitation. The eastern part gets the least amount of precipitation. Most: inches/year Least: inches/year
Natural Resources/ Land Use coal, natural gas, oil
Land Use Commercial farming, urban
Population Density Most people live in the southern, central, and eastern part of the United Kingdom (around London). Least number of people live in the north. Most: 250 people/sq mile Least: people/sq mile