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Impact of Geography
Europe
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Germany's Location | - Central Europe, continent's 7th largest country - 2nd largest in terms of population - #1 largest economy. - South of Denmark, east of the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, north of Switzerland and Austria, and west of Czech Republic and Poland |
| Germany's Climate | Western: warmer in the summer months with mild winters Eastern: much colder winters and longer, hotter summers |
| Germany's Natural Resources | 1. Ample arable land 2. Lush forests supporting an abundant timber industry 3. Large deposits of coal and iron ore, which support both its automotive and energy industries. |
| Germany's Population | - Population centers are found in its urban areas, many of which are located in the west near the Rhine River - Largest population center is Berlin, its capital, located in the east. - Rhine plays a major role in transporting goods and people across the |
| United Kingdom Location | - Located off the coast of Western Europe, directly across the English Channel from France. - Europe's 3rd largest population and economy, - 11th in terms of total land area. |
| United Kingdom Climate | - Influenced by ocean currents, is relatively mild. - Receives frequent rainfall throughout the year, fostering its abundant arable land |
| United Kingdom Natural Resources | - Abundant arable land, makes much of the U.K. suitable for farming and livestock grazing. - Large deposits of coal, iron ore, natural gas, and petroleum. |
| Russia's Location | - 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. - The western portion accounts for 77% of the nation's total population. |
| Russia's Climate | - Western climate varies between cool summers and harsh winters. - Much of northern region soil is permanently frozen throughout the year, a phenomenon known as permafrost. |
| Russia's Natural Resources | - Vast timber resources - Bustling mining industry in the Ural Mountains where gold, iron ore, coal, and aluminum are present. - Oil and natural gas in abundance in its northern regions, particularly on the Asian side of the country, although the cold |
| Russia's Population | - Most people live on the European side where the climate is comparatively more hospitable. - Capital, Moscow, boasts its largest population center |
| Arable | suitable for farming |
| Climate | The average annual weather conditions in a given location |
| Permafrost | Permanently frozen soil |
| Urban | An industrialized area of a city or town |
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