1. UNITED KINGDOM
VS.
RUSSIA
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2. STANDARD
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The student will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe.
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3. ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How does the locations of select countries and physical features in Europe impact climate, natural resources, where people live and how they make a living and trade?
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4. What do these people have in common?
They are all from the United Kingdom!
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5. THE
UNITED
KINGDOM
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6. The UNITED KINGDOM (UK) may be a small island nation, but it had a tremendous impact on world history!
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7. The UK consists of: England Scotland Wales North Ireland GREAT BRITAIN
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8. Although the UK is located very far north,
a current of warm ocean water called the Gulf Stream
flows by the British Isles and keeps the temperatures mild.
Its moist climate with plenty of rain is good for crops.
The island of Great Britain has a jagged coastline with
good harbors for trading vessels.
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9. Great Britain’s mountainous highland zone contains important natural resources like coal, oil and natural gas.
Large reserves of oil and natural gas found recently in the North Sea have made Great Britain a major supplier of those resources.
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10. Most Britons live in the lowland zone, where farming and England’s major cities are located.
Only about 1% of British people work in agriculture (farming), and the country has to import about one-third of its food.
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11. Most British citizens live
urban areas.
More than 7 million people live in London!
Many Britons work in service industries like banking, insurance, and tourism.
Great Britain also has thriving manufacturing industries, including iron and
steel production and electronics.
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12. Tower Bridge in London
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13. Buckingham Palace
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14. Big Ben & the Parliament Building
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15. The London Eye
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16. Stonehenge
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17. Write T for True and F for False
QUICK QUIZ
Write T for True and F for False
_____1. Great Britain has a very cold, Arctic climate
_____2. The U.K. includes England, Scotland,
Wales, and Northern Ireland.
_____3. Oil and natural gas are important
British natural resources.
_____4. Farming is the largest industry in Great Britain.
_____5. Most Britons live in urban areas. F T T F T
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18. RUSSIA
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19. Russia is the largest country in the world!
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20. Most citizens live in western Russia on the European Plain.
This “heartland” is home to Russia’s major cities,
farms, grazing land for livestock, and the
country’s warmest temperatures.
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21. Russia has a very cold climate,
thanks to its location near the Arctic Ocean.
Russia does not get a lot of rainfall, and only about
10% of Russia’s total land is suitable for agriculture.
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22. Grains like wheat and barley are major crops.
Russia imports a lot of its food,
particularly meat.
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23. Russia is rich in natural resources such as:
huge deposits of coal, oil, and natural gas.
It is difficult and expensive to harvest and transport
these resources because of harsh climate and
remote locations.
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24. Many Russian goods are transported by railroad
because rivers and major ports are blocked by
ice in the winter.
Russia’s mining, manufacturing, and fishing industries
are fueled by the country’s natural resources.
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25. Circle the correct answers below.
QUICK QUIZ
Circle the correct answers below.
Russia is the largest/smallest country in the world.
Most Russians live in western/eastern Russia.
Russia’s climate is warm/cold.
Russia has many/few
natural resources, but they are easy/hard to get to.
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26. GERMANY
VS.
ITALY
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27. STANDARD
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The student will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe.
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28. ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How does the locations of select countries and physical features in Europe impact climate, natural resources, where people live and how they make a living and trade?
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29. GENUINE
GERMANY
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30. You might say that Germany has it all!
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31. Germany truly owes much of its success to its
Germany is a very
prosperous nation,
with one of the largest
populations in Europe
and the strongest
economy.
Germany truly owes much of its success to its
location, climate, and natural resources.
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32. Germany enjoys a moderate climate with warm, mild summers and cool winters.
Extreme weather conditions do not occur very often. This mild climate is good for Germany’s agriculture industry, which uses about half of Germany’s land.
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33. Germany’s location and geography yield many other benefits
Germany’s location and geography yield many other benefits. Although Germany produces many crops, manufacturing drives the country’s economy.
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34. Most Germans live in the cities and towns of western Germany.
The Ruhr Valley in western Germany is the highest populated area in the country, filled with factories, cities,
and towns.
Most Germans live in the cities and towns of western Germany.
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35. materials and many other items.
Enormous deposits of coal and iron ore found in the Ruhr region fuel a huge manufacturing industry known for steel production, automobiles, building
materials and many other items.
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36. QUICK QUIZ
Germany has the strongest ________________________ in Europe.
Germany has a __________________ climate, which is good for agriculture.
__________________ is the driving force behind Germany’s economic success.
The ____________________Valley is highly populated. It holds massive deposits of natural ________________ needed for German industry.
economy
moderate
Manufacturing
Ruhr
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37. INCREDIBLE
ITALY!
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38. Italy attracts millions of tourist every year because of its spectacular scenery, beautiful weather, and fascinating history and culture.
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39. Italy enjoys a moderate climate with generally cool winters (colder in mountain regions) and warm summers.
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40. Mountains cover about 70 percent of the country.
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41. About two-thirds of Italians live in the northern part of the country, home to most of Italy’s industry and agriculture.
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42. Grapes are Italy’s most valuable crop. Italian grapes have made Italy
the largest wine
producer
in the world.
Italy has few mineral resources, and has to import most of its raw materials for
industry.
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43. Tourism is the country’s most important industry.
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44. Tourists flock to Italy to enjoy its climate and view ancient ruins and magnificent art from some of history’s most famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci and
Michelangelo.
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45. QUICK QUIZ Write T for True and F for False
_____1. Italy has a very cold climate.
_____2. Mountains cover most of the country.
_____3. Italians live in the northern part of Italy.
_____4. Grapes are Italy’s most valuable crop.
_____5. Farming is Italy’s most important industry. F T T T F
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