1. Brain Jogger
Why did your parents choose Conyers, GA to live? (or why do you think)
(three bullet points)

2. Comparing Countries Italy vs. Germany United Kingdom vs. Russia
Standard: SS6G10

3. Italy vs. GERMANY

5. Location
Italy
Long, boot-shaped peninsula surrounded on 3 sides by the Mediterranean Sea
The Alps form the northern border.
Two Island, Sardinia and Sicily are part of the country.
About 26% is arable land
Mostly coastal lowlands and river valleys.

7. Location
European Plain
Germany
Located in North-Central Europe on the European Plain.
Poland to the east, France to the west, Baltic Sea and North Sea to the north, Austria and Switzerland to the south.
Southern Region= Mountainous; Central region= Hilly and Mountainous

8. Climate Italy Coastal areas have mild winter and warm, dry summers.
Mountain have cold, wet, and snowy winters and humid subtropical summers

9. Climate
Germany
In the west, winters are mild, summers are cool, with rainfall year round.
In the east, winters are very cold, summers are very hot with long dry periods.

10. Natural Resources Few mineral resources Arable Land is important
Italy
Few mineral resources
Arable Land is important
Sea and Coast are important resources

11. Natural Resources Germany Many natural resources
Mining: Iron Ore, Coal, Uranium, Nickel, Copper, and Natural Gas
Timber is a renewable resource

12. Population Density
More Dense

13. United States of America
Population Density
United States of America
Pop: 310,000, Area: sq miles

14. Population and Area Italy Germany Pop: 58,000,000
Area: 116,000 square miles
Pop: 82,000,000 Area: 138,000 square miles

15. Which is more Densely Populated?

16. Where People Live Italy Urban: 68% Rural: 32% Capital: Rome
Largest City: Rome

17. Where People Live Germany Urban: 85% Rural: 15% Capital: Berlin
Largest City: Berlin
Most densely populated country in the European Union

18. Trade Italy 12+ major seaports
Exports: chemicals, clothing, food, motor vehicles
Major Trading Partners: Germany, France, U.K., and U.S.
Tourism

19. Trade
Germany
Exports: chemicals, food, instruments, iron and steel, machinery, motor vehicles, railway, textiles
Major Trading Partners: European Union, Switzerland, Japan, and U.S.
Tourism

20. Brain Jogger
Make the following chart and by using your notes, tell me who has it better, worse, or the same (Don’t need to copy, just chart).
Location
Climate
Natural Resources
Italy
Germany
Better
Better
Worse
Worse
Worse
Better

21. United Kingdom vs. Russia

23. Location Island country off the coast of mainland Europe.
United Kingdom
Island country off the coast of mainland Europe.
Made up of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
Easy access for sea trade, and trade of all kinds.

25. Location Spans two continents: Europe and Asia
Russia
Spans two continents: Europe and Asia
Eastern part of Russia is almost landlocked
Russia does not have a lot of ports that are open year round.

26. Climate United Kingdom Mild climate with rainfall throughout the year
The Gulf Stream warms the western coasts and keeps the climate mild.
Climate good for farming and so is the land, but most people live in the cities

27. Climate Russia European Russia has only two season winter and summer
Average yearly temp. is below freezing
Many areas have permafrost, or permanently frozen land

28. Natural Resources United Kingdom
The U.K. has deposits of coal, petroleum, natural gas, and iron ore.
These resources are needed for the country’s manufacturing industries.
Most people in the U.K. are in the service industry; banking, tourism, health care, education, insurance, etc.

29. Natural Resources Russia
Russia has many resource, but they are hard to get to because of the cold climate and size.
Russia is the second leading producer of oil in the world.
The Volga River is the largest in Europe and many people depend on it for shipping, hydroelectric power, and drinking water

30. United States of America
Population Density
United States of America
Pop: 310,000, Area: sq miles

31. Population and Area United Kingdom Russia Pop: 61,000,000
Area: 94,058 sq. miles
Pop: 139,390,205 Area: 6,601,668 sq. miles

32. Which is more Densely Populated?

33. Where People Live United Kingdom Urban: 90% Rural: 10% Capital: London
Largest City: London

34. Where People Live Russia Urban: 73% Rural: 27% Capital: Moscow
Largest City: Moscow

35. Trade United Kingdom Huge history of trade!
The U.K. is a center of World banking and insurance.
The U.S. is the U.K.s #1 trading partner.
London’s Heathrow Airport is the busiest in the world.

36. Trade
Russia
St. Petersburg is a major trade center with many railroads and a large port.
St. Petersburg and Murmansk are the only major ports open year-round
Russia exports many natural resources.