1. Population Distribution
SS6G10
Population Distribution

2. This is a recent population density map of Europe
This is a recent population density map of Europe. Remember only part of Russia is shown. Why? Hint: Look at bold term in 1st sentence.

3. This is a population map of the UK.
Where does most of the population live … Where is the UK the most densly (heavily) populated?
Why is the UK so easily suited for good trade?
How does the Gulf Stream help the UK’s climate?
How does the UK’s climate affect its trade?

4. This is a population density map of Russia.
Why is Russia so large in this map yet smaller in the Slide 2 map of Europe?
Where do most Russians live? Why would most live in these areas?
What is permafrost?
What type of climate does most of Russia have?
How does this affect Russia’s trade or ability to trade?

5. Compare/Contrast the UK & Russia.
Discuss how the UK & Russia are alike.
Discuss how the UK & Russia are different.
Which one has better access for trade? Why?
Which one has the better climate? Why?
Which one has the higher density of population? Why?

6. This is a population density map of Germany as of 2011.
Think about its location and its physical features. What 3 things does Germany have that makes it have better chances of good trade?
What type of climate does Germany have?
How does this affect where Germans live in Germany?
What type of natural resources does Germany have?
Go back to cia.gov & read the Introduction & 2nd heading under Transnational Issues.
What did you learn here?
Do you think Germany would be the most densely populated country in Europe? Look back at Slide 2. Why do you think this is so?

7. This is a recent population density map of Europe.
Where is Italy?
What 2 factors about Italy’s location makes it easy for trade to take place?
Where do most Italians live? Why do you think this is so?
What is Italy’s climate? How does this affect its trade?
Go back to cia.gov to find out what kinds of agriculture products in Italy. How are they able to grow these items?

8. Compare/Contrast the Germany & Italy.
Discuss how the Germany & Italy are similar.
Discuss how the Germany & Italy are different.
Which one has better access for trade or does one have better access than the other? Explain … give proof … cite reasons.
Which one has the better climate or does one have better climate? Explain … give proof … cite reasons.
Which one has the higher density of population or are the similiar? Explain … give proof … cite reasons.

9. This is a population density map of the US.
Where do most of the people of the US live?
Why do you think this is so?
How does the location of the US affect where people live and how they trade?
How does the climate affect where people live and trade?
How do the natural resources of the US affect where people live and how they trade?

10. What is trade? What is economy?
Review & discuss the standard for this activity.
SS6G10 The student 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.
What generalizations have you learned that you can apply to study of other countries?
How can location of a country affect its trade positively or negatively?
How does climate affect where people live in a country and how those people trade in that country?
How does accessibility (being able to access) natural resources of a country affect its trade?
What is trade? What is economy?
How does trade affect the economy of a country?