comparing the location , climate, and natural resources of the united kingdom and russia
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Comparing the Location , climate, and natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia. United Kingdom- Geography. Small island nation Includes the countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Capital is London, England - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Comparing the Location, climate, and natural
resources of the United Kingdom and Russia
United Kingdom- Geography
Small island nation Includes the countries of England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland Capital is London, England Divided into Highland (North and West) and
Lowland (South and East) Jagged coastline with good harbors for trading
vessels
United Kingdom- Geography
United Kingdom- Climate
Mild climate, moist with plenty of rainfall, which is good for crops
United Kingdom- Natural Resources
Natural Resources coal, oil and natural gas; which is found in the highlands
Oil and natural gas recently found in the North Sea recently made Great Britain a super hub!
United Kingdom- Where people live
Most people live in lowland for farming 60% of the countries food is produced there. The country only has to import about 30% of
food. 7 million people live in London
Trade is done mainly by boat. The United Kingdom produces potatoes, grains,
vegetables and meats because of the moist climate.
United Kingdom- Trade
Russia- Geography
Largest country in the WORLD Located near the Artic Ocean Capital is Moscow Farmlands on Northern European Plains Only 10% of land is cropland
Russia- Geography
Four major climates: Tundra- cold all year, little rainfall Subarctic- long, cold winters, short, warm
summers Humid Continental- 4 distinct seasons, long,
cold winters and short warm summers Steppe- hot summers with cooler winters
Russia- Climate
Russia- Climate
Rich in mineral resources- there are huge deposits of coal, oil and natural gas. BUT because of the harsh climate and remote location it is difficult to harvest.
Grains such as wheat and barley are major crops
Russia- Natural Resources
Most people live in west Russia on European Plain because of major cities, farmlands and the warmest temperatures in the country
9 million people live in Moscow
Russia- Where people Live
Most food has to be imported Goods are transported by railroads because
rivers and major ports are blocked by ice in winter
Russia- Trade