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

2. Location, Climate, and Natural Resources of the United Kingdom & Russia

3. Location of the UK
A country of islands off the coast of mainland Europe
Made up of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Scotland, & Wales
Location makes it a HUB for trade
Across the English Channel is France, west is the Republic of Ireland, east is the Scandinavian Peninsula
10 major ports along UK’s coast!

5. United Kingdom Consists of 4 regions: England Scotland Wales
Northern Ireland

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

7. Review Questions How many major ports are along UK’s coast? 10
What makes Europe a good HUB for trade?
Location
What are the 4 regions of the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
 Who is UK’s #1 trading partner? US

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

9. : Climate Map

10. Blue represents the colder temperatures and red represents the warmer temperatures.
Remember where the cold areas are located. The next slide will show where all the people live.

11. The darker colors represent the places where the majority of the people live.
Dark = dense population
Light = sparse population

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

13. Natural Resources in UK
Manufacturing is declining…
Natural resources are being used up and 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, & insurance)

14. Natural Resources in 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

16. 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!

17. Tower Bridge in London

18. 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!

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

21. 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 population lives in European Russia (warmer)

22. Most of this country is too cold for people to live in some areas.
What side of the country would be the most comfortable for people to live in?
Most of this country is too cold for people to live in some areas.

23. Why do most of the people live in the western portion of the country?

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

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

26. Russia has a lot of Oil
But they can’t get to a lot of it.

27. Where People Live…
Russia is one of the most populous 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 mildest and the land is the most fertile.

28. St. Basil’s Cathedral

29. Review Questions How many continents does Russia span over? 2
How many seasons are in Russia, and what are they?
2; Winter and summer
What is the average yearly temperate?
Below freezing
List the 4 natural resources found in the Ural Mountains
Oil, hydroelectric power, gold, iron, coal,
What makes it difficult for Russian to use their resources?
Climate

30. Geographically very different:
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

31. 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 & size of the country

32. Review Questions
Compare the geographic features of the UK and Russia. Explain in 3 or more sentences.
Compare the Natural Resources of UK and Russia. Explain in 3 or more sentences.
How does the climate affect where people live and trade in Russia and the UK? Explain in 3 sentences.