1. Location, Climate, and Natural Resources
SS6G10 – The student will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe.

2. United Kingdom

3. United Kingdom Location:
A country of islands off the coast of the mainland of Europe
Made up of 4 countries – England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

4. Location of the UK Location makes it a HUB for trade
Across the English Channel is France, west is the Republic of Ireland, east is the Scandinavian Peninsula
There are 10 major ports along UK’s coast

5. Location of the UK
Location has helped the UK become an international banking and insurance center
Has more foreign bank branches than any country in the world
Location on the Atlantic Ocean helps it trade with USA
USA is the UK’s #1 trading partner

6. Climate
Definition: the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period of time

7. Climate of the UK
Mild climate with abundant rainfall throughout the year
No area goes without rain for more than 2 weeks
Winters are mild and wet; summers are warmest in south
The Gulf Stream crosses the Atlantic Ocean and warms the country, making the winters milder than other European countries

8. Natural Resources
Definition: materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature

9. Natural Resources of the UK
Has deposits of coal, petroleum, natural gas, and iron ore
Form the backbone of the country’s industry: auto production, steel manufacturing, and shipbuilding
Other resources include: zinc, lead, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, gypsum, potash, sand, and slate

10. Natural Resources in the UK
Manufacturing is declining…
Natural resources are being use up ad industry is changing to cleaner forms of energy
Many people who once had jobs in mining and manufacturing are being retrained for jobs in service industries
80% of the people work in service industries (tourism, health care, education, banking, and insurance)

11. Natural Resources in the UK
Fishing is profitable along the shores of the UK
Nearly 25% of the country has arable land (fertile; good for farming)
Over half of the land is used for farms

12. Where People Live About 60 million people live in the United Kingdom
Land area: 243,610 sq km
Around 90% of the UK’s people live in cities
London has over 7 million people

13. Russia

14. Location of Russia Spans 2 continents: Europe & Asia
So wide that a train trip across takes a week!
Shares a border with 15 countries
Eastern side is bound by Pacific Ocean
Northern side is bounded by Arctic Ocean
At its closest point, Russia & US are only 3 miles apart across Bering Strait

15. Location of Russia
European Russia is mostly landlocked (difficult for trading via ship)
2 exceptions: Murmansk & St. Petersburg

16. Climate of Russia Only has 2 seasons – winter and summer
Average yearly temperature is below freezing
Asian Russia (Siberia) has the most extreme climate
Lows: -40 degrees
Highs: over 90 degrees
73% of the population lives in European Russia (warmer)

17. Natural Resources
Vast forests for lumber are found here, but many have been cleared away for cities on the European side
Deposits of gold, aluminum ore, coal, and iron are found in the Ural Mountains
Volga River (largest river in Europe) is a major source of hydroelectric power

18. Natural Resources of Russia
Russia’s large size, rugged terrain, and cold climate make it difficult for Russians to use their resources

19. Where People Live in Russia
Russia is one of the most populated countries in the world with million people
Land area: 17,098,242 sq km
Most people live WEST of the Ural Mountains, where the climate is the mildest and the land is the most fertile

20. Moscow

21. Comparing UK & Russia Geographically: VERY DIFFERENT
Russia is larger, with a coastline bordering the Arctic Ocean (ports are frozen much of the year)
UK is an island country with a mild climate and many ports accessible all year round

22. Comparing UK & Russia Natural Resources:
Both have fossil fuels, like coal & oil
UK’s are dwindling, but much of Russia’s coal and oil is untouchable because of the climate and size of the country