Location, Climate, Natural
Resources
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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
Location, climate, and natural resources give
advantages to countries. Who wins?
• Best country for making snowmen?
• Best country for selling umbrellas?
• Best country for trading with the United
States?
• Best country for taking a week-long train ride?
• List two disadvantages that Russia has.
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
Check Your Understanding
What physical feature
helps transport goods
in Germany?
a) Mediterranean Sea
b) Rhine River
c) European Plain
Where is Germany
located?
a) Northern Europe
b) Eastern Europe
c) Central Europe
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
Check Your Understanding
What industry drives
Germany’s economy?
A) Manufacturing
B) Fishing
C) Farming
Italy is an example of a:
a) Plateau
b) Plain
c) Peninsula
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
Check Your Understanding
What is Italy’s most
valuable crop?
What is Italy’s biggest
industry?
a) Peaches
b) Apples
c) Grapes
a) Tourism
b) Manufacturing
c) Mining
Custom Made Manufacturing
Location, climate, and natural resources give
advantages to countries. Who wins?
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Best country for growing grapes
Best country for making cars
Best country for swimming
Best country for visiting as a tourist
What disadvantages does Italy have?