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SS6G9 – Explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe.
SS6G9 – 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.
a. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of Germany, the United Kingdom, and Russia impact trade and affect where people live.
Germany, located in Central Europe, is the continent’s 7th largest country in terms of total land area, its 2 nd largest in terms of population, and its #1 largest economy. It is borderd to the north by Denmark, to the west by the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, to the south by Switzerland and Austria, and to the east by the Czech Republic and Poland. The climate of western Germany is warmer in the summer months with mild winters, while eastern Germany tends to have much colder winters and longer, hotter summers. Germany has ample arable land and many lush forests supporting an abundant timber industry. The nation also has large deposits of coal and iron ore, which support both its automotive and energy industries. Most of Germany’s population centers are found in its urban areas, many of which are located in western Germany near the Rhine River; the Rhine plays a major role in transporting goods and people across the country. Germany’s largest population center is Berlin, its capital, located in eastern Germany.
Germany, located in Central Europe, is the continent’s 7th largest country in terms of total land area, its 2 nd largest in terms of population, and its #1 largest economy. It is borderd to the north by Denmark, to the west by the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, to the south by Switzerland and Austria, and to the east by the Czech Republic and Poland. The climate of western Germany is warmer in the summer months with mild winters, while eastern Germany tends to have much colder winters and longer, hotter summers. Germany has ample arable land and many lush forests supporting an abundant timber industry. The nation also has large deposits of coal and iron ore, which support both its automotive and energy industries. Most of Germany’s population centers are found in its urban areas, many of which are located in western Germany near the Rhine River; the Rhine plays a major role in transporting goods and people across the country. Germany’s largest population center is Berlin, its capital, located in eastern Germany.
The United Kingdom is located off the coast of Western Europe, directly across the English Channel from France. It boasts Europe’s 3rd largest population and economy, but ranks 11th in terms of total land area. The climate of the U.K., which is heavily influenced by ocean currents, is relatively mild. The nation receives frequent rainfall throughout the year, which, along with its abundant arable land, makes much of the U.K. suitable for farming and livestock grazing. The U.K. also has large deposits of coal, iron ore, natural gas, and petroleum. Like Germany, its population centers are found in its urban areas where mining and service jobs are prevalent. London, the capital of the U.K., is the nation’s largest population center.
The United Kingdom is located off the coast of Western Europe, directly across the English Channel from France. It boasts Europe’s 3rd largest population and economy, but ranks 11th in terms of total land area. The climate of the U.K., which is heavily influenced by ocean currents, is relatively mild. The nation receives frequent rainfall throughout the year, which, along with its abundant arable land, makes much of the U.K. suitable for farming and livestock grazing. The U.K. also has large deposits of coal, iron ore, natural gas, and petroleum. Like Germany, its population centers are found in its urban areas where mining and service jobs are prevalent. London, the capital of the U.K., is the nation’s largest population center.
Russia, meanwhile, is located across two continents. The majority of its land area is found in northern Asia; however, nearly a quarter of the country is located west of the Ural Mountains in Europe. This western portion of Russia accounts for 77% of the nation’s total population, and Russia itself has Europe’s largest total land area and population. Its economy ranks 4th. The European side of Russia is bordered to the west by Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Belarus, and Ukraine. Russia’s western climate varies between cool summers and harsh winters. In fact much of northern Russia’s soil is permanently frozen throughout the year, a phenomenon known as permafrost. Russia has vast timber resources, and a bustling mining industry in the Ural Mountains where gold, iron ore, coal, and aluminum are present. Russia also has oil and natural gas in abundance in its northern regions, particularly on the Asian side of the country, although the cold climate in this area makes their extraction difficult. Most Russians live on the European side of Russia where the climate is comparatively more hospitable. Russia’s capital, Moscow, boasts its largest population center. Consider using information from maps regarding each country’s natural resources and population density to allow students to determine correlation between natural resources, trade and where people live.
Russia, meanwhile, is located across two continents. The majority of its land area is found in northern Asia; however, nearly a quarter of the country is located west of the Ural Mountains in Europe. This western portion of Russia accounts for 77% of the nation’s total population, and Russia itself has Europe’s largest total land area and population. Its economy ranks 4th. The European side of Russia is bordered to the west by Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Belarus, and Ukraine. Russia’s western climate varies between cool summers and harsh winters. In fact much of northern Russia’s soil is permanently frozen throughout the year, a phenomenon known as permafrost. Russia has vast timber resources, and a bustling mining industry in the Ural Mountains where gold, iron ore, coal, and aluminum are present. Russia also has oil and natural gas in abundance in its northern regions, particularly on the Asian side of the country, although the cold climate in this area makes their extraction difficult. Most Russians live on the European side of Russia where the climate is comparatively more hospitable. Russia’s capital, Moscow, boasts its largest population center. Consider using information from maps regarding each country’s natural resources and population density to allow students to determine correlation between natural resources, trade and where people live.
Resources:
Population Map of Germany (SEDAC) Thematic map highlighting Germany’s population centers http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/downloads/maps/gpw-v3/gpw-v3-population-density/deudens.jpg
Population Map of the United Kingdom (SEDAC) Thematic map highlighting the U.K.’s population centers http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/downloads/maps/gpw-v3/gpw-v3-population-density/gbrdens.jpg
Population Map of Russia (SEDAC) Thematic map highlighting Russia’s population centers http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/downloads/maps/gpw-v3/gpw-v3-population-density/rusdens.jpg
https://images.theweek.com/sites/default/files/legacygeneric/world-commodities-map-europe_LARGE.jpg
http://www.ewasocialstudies.com/styled-2/files/comparing-european-countries-ss6g10.pdf
https://pasarelapr.com/images/resource-map-of-europe/resource-map-of-europe-2.jpg
https://i.redd.it/585ulf2camc01.png
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