Name_ _Class Period Location, Climate, and Natural Resources of Europe Country Location Resources Climate Trade United Kingdom Which part of Europe is it in (N, S, E, or W?): Population: ~60 million countries that share borders with the UK are: bodies of water, if any, does it touch? physical features in or around the UK: NR: Coal, petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, gypsum, potash What role do natural resources play in a country’s economy? More natural resources =more business= more money for an economy Mild weather due to warm water current of the Gulfstream; with rainfall throughout the year How might this affect how people live? Gulfstream makes weather more mild= good for farming=less harsh winter How does the location of the United Kingdom impact its trade? As an island it has access to water on all sides which makes it ideal for trading, especially with Europe and the US. Russia Which part of Europe is it in (N, S, E, or W?): Population: ~145 million 2 countries that share borders with the Russia are: What bodies of water, if any, does it touch? Major physical features in or around the Russia: NR: Coal, Petroleum, Bauxite, copper, fishing, gold, iron ore, lead, natural gas, nickel, tin, & zinc Despite having these resources, Russia is unable to access many of them. Why might this be? Severe cold conditions prevent Russia from accessing all of their natural resources-10% of the land is arable Climate: Only has 2 seasons; winter and summer. -Causes most to live in European Russia -Eastern Russia experiences cool, short summers and long, snowy winters. - Severe cold conditions prevent Russia from accessing all of natural resources How does Russia’s climate affect its population distribution? Most people live in European Russia because the weather is less harsh (73%). How does the location and climate impact Russia’s trade? Much of European Russia is landlocked which makes it difficult to trade. Many ports frozen during winter. However, the gulfstream does help keep several ports open year round. Harsh climate and frozen ground make it difficult to access many of Russia’s resources.
Name_ _Class Period Location, Climate, and Natural Resources of Europe Country Location Resources Climate Trade Germany Which part of Europe is it in (N, S, E, or W?): Population: ~82 million 2 countries that share borders with Germany are: What bodies of water, if any, does it touch? physical features in or around Germany: NR: Coal, iron ore, potash, uranium, nickel, natural gas, copper and timber (1/3 of the land is arable) Based on Germany’s abundant natural resources, what prediction can you make about its economy? More natural resources = more businesses = strong economy Exports help and economy grow Climate: Cool winters and mild summers with good precipitation for crops. What role does climate play on the type of jobs people have in Germany? People can work year round due to climate- coal factories, building cars, farming, etc. What could be a trade barrier in Germany? Alps What would help trade in Germany? Rhine River and access to major ports helps trade. Central location and strong economy due to natural resources.