1. Location, Climate, Natural Resources
SS6G9-Explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe.
a. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of Germany, the United Kingdom and Russia impact trade and affect where people live.

2. United Kingdom Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Northern Ireland

3. Location of the U.K. Islands off the coast of mainland Europe
Separated from France by the English Channel
Separated from the Scandinavian Peninsula by the North Sea

4. Location of the U.K.
10 Major Ports – Key to becoming a leader in trade
Location has helped the U.K. become an international banking center
Location on the Atlantic Ocean helps it trade with the U.S.
U.S. is the U.K.’s number one trading partner

5. Climate of the U.K. Mild climate with rainfall throughout year
No section goes without rain for more than 2 weeks.
Mild climate is caused by the Gulf Stream; otherwise the climate would be much colder

6. Climate of the U.K.

7. Climate of the U.K. Mild climate is good for farming
Land is also used for grazing and agriculture

8. Natural Resources
Important resources: Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Iron Ore
Other resources: Lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, potash, sand, and slate
Manufacturing is declining due to natural resources being used up

9. Natural Resources Fishing is important along the shores
25% of the land is arable (land suitable for growing crops)

10. Russia Shares a border with 15 countries
At closest point, Russia and the U.S. are only 3 miles apart

11. Location of Russia European Russia is almost landlocked
Spans 2 continents
Eastern Europe
Northern Asia
Capital is Moscow
European Russia is almost landlocked
Would take a week to travel from western Russia to Eastern Russia by train

12. European Russia Location
Most land far from the sea or frozen
Murmansk and St. Petersburg are ports
Gulf Stream keeps port at Murmansk ice free

14. Climate of Russia Asian Russia Extreme climates
European Russia
Only 2 seasons: winter and summer
Many areas have permanently frozen soil (permafrost)
Warmer than Asian Russia
Asian Russia
Extreme climates
Siberia: temperatures can be -40 degrees

15. Climate of Russia 73% of Russian people live in European Russia
Distance from sea influences climate
Average yearly temperature of all Russia is below freezing!!

16. Natural resources
Important resources: Forests, gold, aluminum ore, coal, Iron
Volga River: Longest river in Europe; produces hydroelectric power
Most natural resources are found in Siberia and Asian Russia

18. Germany
About the size of South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama combined.
Capital is Berlin

19. Location of Germany North-central Europe on the European Plain
Center of Europe: Good for travel and trade
8 major ports
Major waterway: Rhine River

20. Climate of Germany Marine climate Gulf Stream warms the region
Colder in Bavarian Alps: Why?

21. Natural Resources of Germany
Important resources: Iron ore, coal, and potash, timber, uranium, natural gas, and copper.
Many industries along the Rhine

22. German Manufacturing

23. Reflection Writing
Based on the information gain, which of these three countries would you want to live in, why?
You have the remainder of class time to begin your assignment
Use specific facts and details to support your position

24. Italy has been removed from the standard

25. Italy Boot shaped Peninsula
Largest areas are Rome, Naples, Milan, and Turin
Long history of trading

26. Surrounded by Mediterranean sea on 3 sides
Location of Italy
Southern Europe
Surrounded by Mediterranean sea on 3 sides
8 major seaports

29. Climate of Italy Mediterranean Climate
Summer: Rarely rains, comfortable temperature
Winter: Cloudy and rainy

30. Natural Resources of Italy
Few mineral resources
Natural Gas is the most valuable mineral resource
Other resources: Coal, mercury, zinc, potash
Arable land
Fishing

31. Custom Made Manufacturing