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Location, Climate, Natural Resources. SS6G10. United Kingdom. Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) Northern Ireland. Location of the U.K. Location of the U.K. Climate of the U.K. Climate of the U.K. Climate of the U.K. Natural Resources. Natural Resources. Russia.
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United Kingdom • Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) • Northern Ireland
Russia • Shares a border with 15 countries • At closest point, Russia and the U.S. are only 3 miles apart
Climate of Russia • Asian Russia • Extreme climates • Siberia: temperatures can be -40 degrees
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!!
Natural resources • Important resources: Forests, gold, aluminum ore, coal, Iron • Volga River: Longest river in Europe; produces hydroelectric power • Most natural resources are found in Siberia and Asian Russia
Germany • About the size of South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama combined. • Capital is Berlin
Italy • Boot shaped Peninsula • Largest areas are Rome, Naples, Milan, and Turin • Long history of trading
Climate of Italy • Mediterranean Climate • Summer: Rarely rains, comfortable temperature • Winter: Cloudy and rainy
Natural Resources of Italy • Few mineral resources • Natural Gas is the most valuable mineral resource • Other resources: Coal, mercury, zinc, potash • Arable land • Fishing