1. Location, Climate, and Natural Resources of the United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, and Italy
GPS Standard: The student will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe.

2. Location of the United Kingdom
An island nation with many ports and harbors.
Location has helped the U.K become an international banking and insurance center
Location on Atlantic Ocean helps its trade with U.S.
London (capital) has the busiest airport in the world.
Population – 61 million

3. The Channel Tunnel
The Channel Tunnel is a large tunnel (under the water) which runs between Britain and France, under the Strait of Dover in the English Channel.
Great impact on England’s economy
The channel is about 31 miles long. The tunnel is about 131 feet below the sea bed.

4. Climate of the U.K Mild climate with rainfall throughout the year.
The gulf stream moves warm water from the Gulf of Mexico up north across the Atlantic to the west coast of the U.K.
The Gulf stream makes winters in the U.K much milder.
The climate and the land is good
for farming.
(however < 2% are farmers)
Over half of the land is used for farms.

5. Think Pair Share
Why do think most people in the U.K live in urban areas rather than rural?

6. Natural Resources of the U.K
Coal, petroleum, natural gas, and iron ore.
Fishing is profitable (cod,crabs, and mackerel)
Most people live in urban areas to find jobs
80% of people work in service industries.

7. Location of Russia In two continents, Europe and Asia
European Russia and Asian Russia are separated by the Ural Mountains
Russia is unfavorably located in relation to major sea lanes of the world which hurts trade
Population – 142 million

8. Siberian Tigers – only about 500 in the wild.
Climate of Russia
Really only two seasons winter and summer. Average yearly temp is below freezing.
Many areas have soil that is permanently frozen (called permafrost)
About 73% of population lives in Europe Russia (weather not quite as bad)
Asian Russia climate is extremely cold. Temps can be
-40 F. Summers are mild
Its ports cities are locked by ice most of the year.
Siberian Tigers – only about 500 in the wild.

9. Natural Resources of Russia
Gold, aluminum ore, coal, and iron are found in the Ural Mountains (lots of factories located here)
Oil in Siberia
Over half of the major cities are located on the Volga River.
Russia has formidable obstacles of climate, terrain, and distance which hinder exploitation of natural resources.
Gold
Volga River

10. Summary Writing Answer the question below in paragraph form.
How does the location, climate, and natural resources of Russia and the U.K affect their economies?

11. Location of Germany
Germany’s location in center of Europe makes it a crossroad of travel and trade (excellent highway system)
Densely populated, most live in urban areas
Many cities lie along the Rhine River, which is important for trade.
The Alps mountains make transportation more difficult in the South, though they have built tunnels to improve trade.
Population – 82 million

12. Climate of Germany Marine climate Gulf stream warms the region
The seas also cool the land in the summer.
The ocean also brings moisture to the land to produce good crops
European Plains

13. Natural Resources of Germany
Coal, iron ore and potash from mining
Uranium used for nuclear fuel
1/3 of the land is arable.
Coal helped to build large industrial areas mainly along the Rhine River

14. Location of Italy Northern border is in the Alps Mountains
70% of population lives in urban areas, mostly in North Italy
Italy’s location on Mediterranean sea allows effective trade with Africa, Asia, and other countries in Europe.
Population –60 million

15. Climate of Italy Mostly a Mediterranean climate
Apennines Mtns
Mostly a Mediterranean climate
Mediterranean sea keeps temperatures comfortable most of the year.
Dry summers
Alps mountains block cold air from the north
The Sahara desert sends warm air from North Africa
Alps and Apennines mountains have snowy winters because of elevation
Mediterranean Sea
Alps

16. Natural Resources of Italy
Vineyard in Italy
Natural gas most valuable natural resource
Marble and granite used for construction and artwork
Grapes and olives are important crops
Fishing industry, (sardines and anchovies) important for the economy
Anchovy
Sardines