Transcript How does location, climate, and natural resources affect

How does
location, climate,
and natural
resources affect
population
distribution on
Europe?
Location of the U.K.
Location of U.K.
• A country of islands – Wales, Great
Britain, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.
• Across the English Chanel from the UK is
France
• West, across the Irish Sea is the Republic
of Ireland
• East, across the North Sea is the
Scandinavian Peninsula
Location of U.K.
• Easy to trade
• Its location on the Atlantic Ocean also
helps trade with the US
• The US is the U.K.’s #1 trading partner!
Climate of United Kingdom
• Mild climate with rainfall
through out the year
• Southeastern parts of Great
Britain are the driest with
mountains to protect from
ocean winds
• The mild climate keeps ports
free of ice and open for trade
ALL YEAR.
Climate Continued…
• The Gulf Stream moves
warm water across the
Atlantic to the U.K. This
allows for milder winters
compared to other
countries with the same
latitude.
• Great for farming!
However, less than 2% of
people earn a living in
farming. Most people live
in urban areas where
jobs are more available.
Natural Resources of the U.K.
• Coal, petroleum, natural gas, and iron ore –
backbone of the country’s industry in auto
production, steel manufacturing, and
shipbuilding.
• Today manufacturing is declining because
natural resources are being used up and
competition has increased.
• In the U.K., nearly 80% of people work in service
industries (tourism, health care, education, etc..)
Natural Resources Continued…
• Fishing along the shores of U.K. is
profitable.
• 25% of land is arable (good for growing
crops)
• Over ½ of land is used for farms – meaning
the country can produce 60% of its own
food
• Farms with sheep, cattle, and pigs.
Summarizing…
1.
Which condition helped the 2.
U.K. to become a leader in
world trade?
A. It is an island with a mild
climate located near many
other countries
B. 2% 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 7
other large airports
D. Urban areas are heavily
populated
Why is it surprising that the
U.K. has such a mild
climate?
A. It is very far north
B. The ocean is always
warm
C. People in the U.K. like
snowy winters
D. It is warmer in northern
parts of the world
Location of Russia
Where is Russia?
• Bordered by 15 countries
• Bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the North
and Pacific Ocean to the East
• Most of Russia’s land is far from the sea or
frozen over for most of the year – some
ports must be cleared with icebreakers
• St. Petersburg – port on the Baltic Sea –
major center for trade. Network of
railroads. Home to over 5 million people.
Was capital for over 200 yrs…now it is
Moscow
Climate of Russia
• 2 seasons – Winter and Summer.
• Average temperature of nearly all of
Russia is below freezing.
• Lots of permafrost – soil that is
permanently frozen
• Siberia – land furthest east – could reach
negative 40 degrees in winter and reach
over 90 degrees in summer.
Climate continued…
• Area around the Black
sea is considered
subtropical…very
popular.
• 73% of Russian
population lives in
western Russia.
• The climate, distance
from the sea, and
rugged terrain keep
many of Russia’s
resources from being
used.
Natural Resources of Russia
• Vast Resources – Forests in
the west. Gold, aluminum,
coal, and iron in Ural
Mountains
• Leading producer and
exporter of gold, minerals,
metals, and machinery.
• Cities grew up around the
mining industry
• Volga River – largest river in Europe –
over half of Russia’s cities are along the
Volga.
• Volga = source of hydroelectric power
Summarizing…
1. Which condition
keeps Russia’s
natural resources
from being used?
A. lack of workers
B. harsh climate
C. no market for
them
D. no government
funding
2. With its long coastline, what
makes shipping difficult in
Russia?
A. Cruise ships bring
tourists to Russia
B. the Volga River is used
only for power, not
shipping
C. manufactured goods
and people prefer to travel
by train
D. Northern ports are
blocked by ice much of the
year.
Comparing the U.K. and Russia
• Russia is larger but port cities are blocked
by ice most of the year.
• U.K. has mild climate and may ports are
accessible all year round.
• Fossil Fuels (coal and oil) are in both
countries. However, resources are
declining in U.K. and in Russia they are
untouched
Comparing Continued…
• Capital of U.K. = London – on Thames
River. It is a major financial and trading
center.
• Capital of Russia = Moscow – center for
all transportation in Russia. However, St.
Petersburg is the Russian center for trade.