1. Location, Climate, Natural Resources
SS6G10

2. United Kingdom Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Northern Ireland

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Climate of the U.K.

7. Climate of the U.K. Mild climate is good for farming
Land is also used for grazing and agriculture

8. 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

9. Natural Resources Fishing is important along the shores
25% of the land is arable (land suitable for growing crops)

10. Russia Shares a border with 15 countries
At closest point, Russia and the U.S. are only 3 miles apart

11. Location of Russia Spans 2 continents Eastern Europe Northern Asia
Capital is Moscow
European Russia is almost landlocked
Would take a week to travel from western Russia to Eastern Russia by train

12. 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

14. Climate of Russia Asian Russia Extreme climates
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

16. 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!!

18. 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

20. Location, climate, and natural resources give advantages to countries
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.

21. Germany
About the size of South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama combined.
Capital is Berlin

22. 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

23. Climate of Germany Marine climate Gulf Stream warms the region
Colder in Bavarian Alps: Why?

24. Check Your Understanding
What physical feature helps transport goods in Germany?
Mediterranean Sea
Rhine River
European Plain
Where is Germany located?
Northern Europe
Eastern Europe
Central Europe

25. Natural Resources of Germany
Important resources: Iron ore, coal, and potash, timber, uranium, natural gas, and copper.
Many industries along the Rhine

26. German Manufacturing

27. Italy Boot shaped Peninsula
Largest areas are Rome, Naples, Milan, and Turin
Long history of trading

28. Surrounded by Mediterranean sea on 3 sides
Location of Italy
Southern Europe
Surrounded by Mediterranean sea on 3 sides
8 major seaports

31. Check Your Understanding
What industry drives Germany’s economy?
Manufacturing
Fishing
Farming
Italy is an example of a:
Plateau
Plain
Peninsula

32. Climate of Italy Mediterranean Climate
Summer: Rarely rains, comfortable temperature
Winter: Cloudy and rainy

33. Natural Resources of Italy
Few mineral resources
Natural Gas is the most valuable mineral resource
Other resources: Coal, mercury, zinc, potash
Arable land
Fishing

34. Check Your Understanding
What is Italy’s most valuable crop?
Peaches
Apples
Grapes
What is Italy’s biggest industry?
Tourism
Manufacturing
Mining

35. Custom Made Manufacturing

38. Location, climate, and natural resources give advantages to countries
Location, climate, and natural resources give advantages to countries. Who wins?
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?