+ SS6G10 Scholars will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources and population distribution on Europe A. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia affect where people live and how they trade. B. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of Germany and Italy affect where people live and how they trade.

+ Location An island country, surrounded by water on all sides Location makes it a hub for trade with other countries The gulf stream keeps the ports warm enough to stay open all year A large country surrounded by land on most sides The gulf stream keeps the ports warm enough to stay open all year United Kingdom Russia

+ Climate Mild climate Ability to trade all year due to climate Most people live in urban areas where jobs are available Harsh winters Harsh climate Many areas include permafrost, soil that is permanently frozen United Kingdom Russia

+ Natural Resources Natural resources are used to form the country’s industry (coal, oil, etc.) Natural resources are being used up so the country more people are starting to work in the service industry. Natural resources are used to form the country’s industry (coal, oil, etc.) Much of the natural resources cannot be accessed due to their location. United Kingdom Russia

+ Location Most Germans live and work in urban areas Location is excellent for trade Located in central Europe, railroad & highway system helps other countries transport goods from Eastern to Western Europe Transportation is easier because of the European Plain (flat land) Peninsula- surrounded by water on three sides Most Italians live and work in urban areas Location excellent for trade GermanyItaly

+ Climate Marine climate The waters of the gulf stream warm the country year round Eastern Germany is located further away from the sea, and is colder. Mediterranean climate Comfortable temperature most of the year GermanyItaly

+ Natural Resources Arable land (used for farming) Abundance of natural resources Few mineral resources Arable land (used for farming) GermanyItaly