the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution...
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Explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe.
a. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of Germany, the United Kingdom and Russia impact trade and affect where people live.
Europe
Where do people live in Europe?
How does Climate affect where people live in Europe?
United Kingdom Russia Germany
How does location affect where
people live?
How does Climate affect where
people live?
How do Natural resources affect
where people live?
How does location affect how
people trade?
How does Climate affect how
people trade?
How do Natural resources affect
how people trade?
Location Climate and Natural Resources
Europe
Where do people live
in Europe?
Central Europe is the
most densely
populated.
How does Climate
affect where people
live in Europe?
Europe
Where do people live
in Europe?
Central Europe is the
most densely
populated.
How does Climate
affect where people
live in Europe?
Many live in the
southern part to avoid
the colder
temperatures in the
north.
The location of a country, its climate, and its natural resources have a tremendous impact on where its people live, how they make a living, and how they trade with other countries.
The United Kingdom may be a small island nation, but it has had a tremendous impact on world history!
United Kingdom
How does location
affect where
people live?
How does Climate
affect where
people live?
How do Natural
resources affect
where people live?
How does location
affect how people
trade?
Can easily trade with much of Europe by ship
How does Climate
affect how people
trade?
How do Natural
resources affect
how people trade?
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Canada
Central
America Africa
United
Kingdom
Has anyone traveled far up North? What was the weather like? What do you know about the climate of
Canada?
What would be your
guess about the climate
of the United Kingdom?
Although the UK is located very far north, a current of warm ocean water called the Gulf Stream flows by the British Isles and keeps temperatures mild.
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Major Cities
in the
United
Kingdom
United Kingdom
How does location affect
where people live?
Many people live in the cities because it is a small island
with not much farming
How does Climate affect
where people live?
They live in the southern part where it is warmer
How do Natural
resources affect where
people live?
How does location affect
how people trade? Can easily trade with much of Europe by ship
How does Climate affect
how people trade?
They can trade year round
How do Natural
resources affect how
people trade?
The island of Great Britain has a jaggedcoastline with good harbors for trading vessels.
Great Britain is divided into a highland zone (north and west) and a lowland zone (south and east).
Important natural resources like coal, oil, and natural gas are found in the mountainous highland zone.
Most Britons live in the lowland zone, where farming and England’s major cities are located.
Only about 1% of British people work in agriculture, and the country has to import about one-third of its food. Most live in Urban areas. (Cities or towns)
More than 7 million people live in London!
Great Britain also has thriving manufacturing industries, including iron and steelproduction and electronics.
Large reserves of oil and natural gasfound recently in the NorthSea have made Great Britain a major supplier of those resources.
United Kingdom
How does location affect
where people live?
Many people live in the cities because it is a small island
with not much farming
How does Climate affect
where people live?
They live in the southern part where it is warmer
How do Natural
resources affect where
people live?
People live in cities (urban) where manufacturing jobs
are located that use the natural resources of coal and oil
How does location affect
how people trade? Can easily trade with much of Europe by ship
How does Climate affect
how people trade? They can trade year round
How do Natural
resources affect how
people trade?
Have to import about one third of its food.
Spans 2 continents: Europe & Asia!
◦ So wide that a train trip across takes a week! (It is the largest country in the world)
Shares a border with 15 countries
Eastern side is bound by Pacific Ocean
Northern side is bounded by Arctic Ocean
◦ At its closest point, Russia & US are only 3 miles apart across Bering Strait!
Russia
How does location
affect where people
live?
How does Climate
affect where people
live?
How do Natural
resources affect
where people live?
How does location
affect how people
trade?
Worlds largest country shares a border with 15 other
countries
How does Climate
affect how people
trade?
How do Natural
resources affect how
people trade?
The Gulf Stream does not affect Russia; therefore, due to its location, Russia’s climate is severe in many areas.
In some areas it is so cold that the soil is permanently frozen which hinders farming and economic development.
Russia is unfavorably located in relation to major sea lanes of the world which further inhibits trade.
Most citizens live in western Russia on the European Plain
Russia’s major cities, farms, grazing land for livestock, and the country’s warmest temperatures are located in western Russia.
Russia
How does location
affect where people
live?
Russia is a far north country but does not benefit from the
warm gulf stream. The Atlantic ocean brings very cold
temperatures from the archtic.
How does Climate
affect where people
live?
People live in the European side where it is warmer. Most of
Russia is extremely cold much of the year.
How do Natural
resources affect
where people live?
How does location
affect how people
trade?
Worlds largest country shares a border with 15 other
countries
How does Climate
affect how people
trade?
How do Natural
resources affect how
people trade?
Russia has a very cold climate, thanks to its location near the Arctic Ocean.
Russia does not get a lot of rainfall, and only about 10% of Russia’s total land is suitable for agriculture.
Grains like wheat and barley are major crops.
Russia imports a lot of its food, particularly meat.
Russia is rich in mineral resources, with huge deposits of coal, oil, and natural gas, and massive forests.
Unfortunately, it is difficult and expensive to harvest and transport these resources because of the harsh climate and remotelocations.
Many Russian goods are transported by railroad because rivers and major ports are blocked by ice in the winter.
Russia’s mining, manufacturing, and fishingindustries are fueled by the country’s natural resources.
Russia
How does location
affect where people
live?
Russia is a far north country but does not benefit from the
warm gulf stream. The Atlantic ocean brings very cold
temperatures from the arctic.
How does Climate
affect where people
live?
People live in the European side where it is warmer. Most of
Russia is extremely cold much of the year.
How do Natural
resources affect
where people live?
Many natural resources are in the Cold Asia part of Russia, so
some people live in a harsh difficult climate to get to them.
How does location
affect how people
trade?
Worlds largest country shares a border with 15 other
countries
How does Climate
affect how people
trade?
Many of Russia’s ports are in the arctic ocean which freezes
over during the winter so they have to do much of their trade
with trains.
How do Natural
resources affect how
people trade?
it is difficult and expensive to harvest and transport these
resources because of the harsh climate and remote locations.
Germany is a very prosperous nation, with one of the largest populations in Europe and the strongest economy.
Germany truly owes much of its success to its location, climate, and natural resources!
Germany enjoys a moderate climate with warm, mild summers and cool winters.
Due to Germany’s location, its climate is moderate
Germany is in central Europe, so it can trade easily with other European countries.
Germany’s location is favorable for producingmany crops
The Rhine River allows Germany to transport goods to the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean
Most Germans live in western Germany
The Ruhr Valley in western German is the most densely populated area in the country filled with factories, cities, and towns.
RuhrValley
Germany’s climate is moderate with warm, mild summers and cool winters. This allows people to live all over Germany.
GermanyGermany’sClimate
Although Germany produces many crops, and live all over Germany, manufacturing drives the country’s economy. Many live in cities and towns near the Rhine river.
Most Germans live in the cities and towns of western Germany. (East Germany use to be part of the U.S.S.R. (Soviet Union) Many people fled the Soviet Union in favor of West Germany.
Germany
How does location
affect where people
live?
Many people live in western Germany. East Germany was
apart of the Soviet Union after World War II and many people
moved to the democratic western part.
How does Climate
affect where people
live?
Germany enjoys a moderate climate with warm moderate
summers and cool winters that allow people to live all over
Germany
How do Natural
resources affect
where people live?
How does location
affect how people
trade?
Germany is in central Europe and can easily trade with many
countries.
How does Climate
affect how people
trade?
The moderate weather allows for trade year round.
How do Natural
resources affect how
people trade?
Population: 82,000,000
Germany is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe
85% of population live in urban
areas
Berlin is the largest city and capital
Germany
How does location
affect where people
live?
Many people live in western Germany. East Germany was
apart of the Soviet Union after World War II and many people
moved to the democratic western part.
How does Climate
affect where people
live?
Germany enjoys a moderate climate with warm moderate
summers and cool winters that allow people to live all over
Germany
How do Natural
resources affect
where people live?
Germany has many resources for manufacturing. The good
farm lands allows them to produce much of Europe's food.
How does location
affect how people
trade?
Germany is in central Europe and can easily trade with many
countries.
How does Climate
affect how people
trade?
The moderate weather allows for trade year round.
How do Natural
resources affect how
people trade?
They can be easily transported up the Rhine river to the
Atlantic Ocean for trade.