1. Location, Climate, Natural Resources, and Population Distribution 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. 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 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 Important resources: Forests, gold, aluminum ore, coal, Iron Volga River: Longest river in Europe; produces hydroelectric power Volga River: Longest river in Europe; produces hydroelectric power Most natural resources are found in Siberia and Asian Russia Most natural resources are found in Siberia and Asian Russia

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

21. 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

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

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

24. German Manufacturing

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

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

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

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

31. Custom Made Manufacturing