Location, Climate, Natural Resources SS6G10 United Kingdom • Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) • Northern Ireland 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 Location of the U.K. 10 Major Ports 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 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 Climate of the U.K. Climate of the U.K. Mild climate is good for farming Land is also used for grazing and agriculture 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 Natural Resources Fishing is important along the shores 25% of the land is arable (land suitable for growing crops) Russia • Shares a border with 15 countries • At closest point, Russia and the U.S. are only 3 miles apart Location of Russia Spans 2 continents Capital is Moscow European Russia is almost landlocked Eastern Europe Northern Asia Would take a week to travel from western Russia to Eastern Russia by train 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 Climate of Russia 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 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!! 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 Germany • About the size of South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama combined. • Capital is Berlin 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 Climate of Germany Marine climate Colder in Bavarian Alps: Why? Gulf Stream warms the region Natural Resources of Germany Important resources: Iron ore, coal, and potash, timber, uranium, natural gas, and copper. Many industries along the Rhine German Manufacturing Italy • Boot shaped Peninsula • Largest areas are Rome, Naples, Milan, and Turin • Long history of trading Location of Italy Surrounded by Mediterranean sea on 3 sides Southern Europe 8 major seaports Climate of Italy • Mediterranean Climate • Summer: Rarely rains, comfortable temperature • Winter: Cloudy and rainy Natural Resources of Italy • Few mineral resources • Natural Gas is the most valuable mineral resource • Other resources: Coal, mercury, zinc, potash • Arable land • Fishing Custom Made Manufacturing