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6th Grade SS
Location, Climate, and Natural Resources of Europe
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A reason for the decline in manufacturing in the United Kingdom is | trade competition |
| What accounts for most of the jobs in the United Kingdom? | service industry |
| What makes the United Kingdom ideal for international banking? | location |
| What condition helped the United Kingdom become a leader in world trade? | The UK is an island with a mild climate located near many other countries. |
| Why is it surprising that the U.K. has such a mild climate? | It is very far north. |
| What causes the U.K. to have an unusually mild climate? | the Gulf Stream |
| What is an effect of a declining industry? | Many people lose their jobs. |
| What area of Russia is a major center for trade? | St. Petersburg |
| Which condition keeps Russia's natural resources from being used? | harsh climate |
| What BEST describes the way the Volga River helps manufacturing? | It is used for hydroelectric power and transportation of goods. |
| With its long northern coastline, what make shipping in Russia so difficult? | The northern ports are blocked by ice much of the year. |
| What natural resources are found in both Russia and the United Kingdom? | coal |
| What statement BEST describes the natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia? | The U.K.'s fossil fuel resources are being used up, but much of Russia's are unused due to Russia's climate and geography. |
| How do the ports of the United Kingdom and Russia differ? | The ports of the United Kingdom are open year round, and Russia's are not. |
| In what way are London and St. Petersburg alike? | both are centers for trade |
| What describes the climate of most of Germany? | cool winters and mild summers with good precipitation for crops |
| What is a natural resource of Germany? | coal |
| What has about the same area as Germany? | Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina combined |
| What geographic feature makes it more difficult for Italian merchants to trade with countries north of Italy? | Alps Mountains |
| What has helped Italian merchants become successful traders? | the location of the Mediterranean Sea with access to Africa, Asia, and Europe |
| Which condition is NOT a characteristic of Italy's Mediterranean climate? | long, cold winters |
| Which industry is MOST helped by Italy's arable land and good amounts of rainfall? | wine making |
| Which trading partner is shared by Italy and Germany? | United States |
| A similarity between Italy and Germany is that, in both countries, people tend to live in | urban areas |
| A difference between Italy and Germany is that Germany | is more densely populated than Italy. |
| In what industries do Italy and Germany compete with each other for trade with other countries? | chemicals, machinery, food |
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