1. Lesson EQ: What is the impact (influence) of climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Europe?

2. Compare/Contrast U.K. and Russia  Location  Climate  Natural Resources  Population Density  Trade Directions Differences: Red (U.K.) Differences: Blue (Russia) Similarities: Red + Blue = Purple Remember: For each difference (point) you must have a counterpoint. You may have as many similarities as you want.

3. Location, Climate, and Natural Resources of the United Kingdom & Russia Unit 1

4. Location of the UK A country of islands off the coastland of Europe –Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Scotland, & Wales Location makes it a HUB (center) for trade –Across the English Channel is France, West is the Republic of Ireland, East is the Scandinavian Peninsula

6. United Kingdom Consists of 4 regions: –England –Scotland –Wales –Northern Ireland

7. Location of Russia European Russia: mostly landlocked (surrounded by land) Difficult for trading by ship 2 exceptions: Murmansk & St. Petersburg

8. Location of Russia Spans 2 continents: Europe & Asia! –So wide that a train trip across takes a week! Shares a border with 15 countries Pacific Ocean on the East Arctic Ocean on the North –At its closest point, Russia & US are only 3 miles apart across Bering Strait!

10. : Climate Map

11. Climate of the UK Mild climate with rainfall all year SE parts are driest due to Mts. Scotland highlands are the wettest Good for farming. Ports remain ice-free in the winter.

12. Climate of Russia 2 seasons—winter and summer –Average yearly temperature is below freezing Asian Russia (Siberia) has the most extreme lows -40 degrees & highs over 90 degrees 73% of population lives in European Russia (warmer)

13. Were you paying attention? Face Card Partner: Tell your Number partner 2 facts about the U.K. location Number Partner: Tell your Face Card partner 2 facts about Russia’s location

14. Natural Resources of the UK Coal, petroleum, natural gas, and iron ore Ingredients to make - cars, building supplies, ships, and other stuff made from steel.

15. Natural Resources in UK Manufacturing is declining… Natural resources being used up and industry is changing to cleaner forms of energy –Many people who once had jobs in mining and manufacturing are being retrained for jobs in service industries –80% of the people work in service industries (tourism, health care, education, banking, & insurance)

16. Natural Resources in UK Fishing is profitable along the shores of the UK Nearly 25% of the country has arable land (fertile; good for farming) –Over half of the land is used for farms

18. Russia: Natural Resources Vast forest for lumber are found here, but many have been cleared away for cities on the European side gold, aluminum ore, coal, & iron are found in the Ural Mountains Volga River (largest river in Europe) is a major source of hydroelectric power

19. Russia: Natural Resources large size, rugged (uneven) terrain, and cold climate make it difficult for Russians to use their resources

20. Were you paying attention? Face Card Partner: Tell your Number partner 2 facts about the U.K. natural resources Number Partner: Tell your Face Card partner 2 facts about Russia’s natural resources

21. U.K: Population Density Population Density of the U.K. dividing the population by the total area.

22. U.K: Where People Live… About 60 million people live in the U.K. Land Area: 243,610 sq km Around 90% of the UK’s people live in cities. –London has over 7 million people!

23. Russia: Population Density

24. Russia: Where People Live… one of the most populous (crowded) countries in the world, with 145.5 million people. Land Area: 17,098,242 sq km Most people live WEST of the Ural mountains, where the climate is mildest and the land is the most productive.

25. U.K: Trade 5 th largest trading nation in the world near important N. Atlantic sea lanes, makes it easy to trade with the U.S. international banking & insurance center 10 major ports along UK’s coast!

26. World Shipping Lanes

27. Tower Bridge in London

28. Trade Siberia is so cold. Permafrost (frozen soil). difficult for farming and economic development Not located near major shipping lanes which hinders trade.

29. Comparing UK & Russia Location: Russia is larger, with a coastline bordering the Arctic Ocean (ports are frozen much of the year) UK is an island country with a mild climate and many ports accessible all year round

30. Comparing UK & Russia Natural Resources: Both have fossil fuels, like coal & oil UK’s are dwindling, but much of Russia’s coal and oil is untouchable because of the climate & size of the country

31. Were you paying attention? Face Card Partner: Describe to your Number partner how the U.K.’s location affects where people live and how they trade Number Partner: Describe to your Number partner how the Russia’s location affects where people live and how they trade.

32. CLOSING: JOURNAL #6 Write a paragraph that compares how the location, climate, and natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia affect where people live and how they trade. Less than 5 complete sentences: 70 (Weak Work) 5-7 Complete sentences: 85 (Average Work) More than 7: 100 (Strong Work)

33. Ticket-In-the-Door Russia has a long northern coastline, but difficulty shipping because A. The Volga River is only used for hydroelectric power. B. Manufactured goods and people prefer to travel by train. C. Cruise ships take up all of the available space. D. The northern ports are blocked by ice much of the year.

34. Location, Climate, and Natural Resources of Italy and Germany Unit 1 Notes

35. A. It is an island with a mild climate located near many other countries. B. Two percent of the people are farmers, and there is a lot of arable land. C. It is home to the world’s busiest airport and has seven other large airports. D. Urban areas are heavily populated, and most jobs are found in the urban areas. Which condition helped the United Kingdom become a leader in world trade? A. It is an island with a mild climate located near many other countries.

36. Compare/Contrast Italy and Germany  Location  Climate  Natural Resources  Population Density  Trade Directions Differences: Red (Italy) Differences: Blue (Germany) Similarities: Red + Blue = Purple Remember: For each difference (point) you must have a counterpoint. You may have as many similarities as you want.

37. Italy’s Location Long, boot-shaped peninsula surrounded on 3 sides by the Mediterranean Sea Alps form the northern border Apennine Mts run from the Alps to the sea 2 islands, Sardinia & Sicily, are part of the country

39. Germany’s Location In north-central Europe on European Plain Southern region = mountainous; central region = hilly and mountainous; northern region = flat plains Contains the most important commercial waterway in Europe (Rhine River)

42. Were you paying attention? Face Card Partner: Tell your Number partner 2 facts about Germany’s location Number Partner: Tell your Face Card partner 2 facts about Italy’s location

43. Italy’s Climate Temperate (mild) climate with regional differences Coastal areas have mild winters and warm, dry summers Mountains have cold, wet, and snowy winters and humid summers

44. Germany’s Climate Most of Germany has a marine climate In the west: winters are mild, summers are cool, with rainfall year round –Gulf Stream warms the region, making the land warmer in the winter and cooling it off in the summer In the east: winters are very cold, summers are very hot with long dry periods

45. Were you paying attention? Face Card Partner: Tell your Number partner 2 facts about Germany’s climate Number Partner: Tell your Face Card partner 2 facts about Italy’s climate

46. Italy’s Natural Resources Has few mineral resources: natural gas, marble, granite, coal, mercury, zinc, and potash Arable land is important (26% fertile land) –small farms cover much of the country –Grapes & olives are important crops There are more than 800 ports for fishing boats

47. Germany’s Natural Resources Has many natural resources: iron ore, coal, potash, uranium, nickel, natural gas, & copper Timber is also a resource, but much of the forests in the north have been cut down for farms & towns About 1/3 rd of the land is arable

48. Were you paying attention? Face Card Partner: Tell your Number partner 2 facts about Germany’s natural resources Number Partner: Tell your Face Card partner 2 facts about Italy’s natural resources

49. Italy: Where People Live Population: 58,000,000 Land Area: 301,340 sq km 7 out of 10 Italians live in urban areas (Rome, Naples, Milan, & Turin) About half of the people live in the most northern 1/3 rd of the country!

50. Italy: Population Density

51. Germany: Where People Live Population: 82,000,000 Land Area: 357,022 sq km one of the most densely (heavily) populated countries in Europe 85% of the population lives in urban areas (cities) –Berlin is the largest city & the capital

52. Population Density

53. Italy: Trade Apennine Mts are like a backbone across Italy –They affect where people live & how they transport people and goods Mediterranean Sea affects trade with other countries –long history of shipping goods to countries in Africa, Europe, & Asia

54. Germany: Trade Rhine River is very important for trade Many German cities lie along the Rhine –Location gives those cities an excellent way to transport goods & people

55. Comparing Italy & Germany Natural Resources: Both export petroleum (fuel) Part of the EU (European Union) Located on the continent of Europe Alps are North of Italy and South of Germany.

56. Were you paying attention? Face Card Partner: Describe to your Number partner how Germany’s location affects where people live and how they trade Number Partner: Describe to your Number partner how the Italy’s location affects where people live and how they trade.

57. CLOSING: JOURNAL # Write a paragraph that compares how the location, climate, and natural resources of Germany and Italy affect where people live and how they trade. Less than 5 complete sentences: 70 (Weak Work) 5-7 Complete sentences: 85 (Average Work) More than 7: 100 (Strong Work)