SS6G9 Geographical Impact in Europe

What country is being described?

• Vast amounts of natural resources such as oil, gas, coal, and timber
• Lack of warm water ports to export raw materials
• Learning to operate a mixed economy after years of a command economy
• High unemployment has caused educated young adults to migrate to other European nations

• France

• Germany

• Russia

• United Kingdom

Using the map as a guide, which answer would BEST support this statement? “European geography has led to great economic success of its countries.”

• Mountain ranges have created profitable ski resorts.

• Access to water has allowed for trade between nations.

• Warm, tropical climates have led to Europe’s dominant economy.

• All countries are connected by a series of rivers and canals.

Europe's vast coastline and inland river system have had the GREATEST impact on

• the continent's fishing and shipping industries.

• the continent's investing and banking industries.

• the continent's mining and agriculture industries.

• the continent's technology and manufacturing industries.

How is Russia different from the UK?

• it's in Europe and Asia
• it has people living in urban areas
• it has coal, oil, and natural gas
• it's in northern Europe

Where do most people live in Germany?

• at the foothills of the Alps
• along the coast
• in urban areas near the Rhine River
• in the southern part of Bavaria

Which country has a warm climate because of the Gulf Stream?

• Germany
• Russia
• Italy
• United Kingdom 

All of the following make travel and trade difficult in Russia EXCEPT:

• The Neighboring Countries
• Frozen Ports
• Ural Mountains
• Size of Country

Which country trades mainly through ship and has the most ports?

• Germany
• Italy
• Russia
• United Kingdom

Which statement BEST describes the natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia?

• The United Kingdom's fossil fuels resources are being used up, but much of Russia's are unused due to Russia's climate and geography.

• The United Kingdom and Russia both have gold, a valuable natural resource.

• The United Kingdom and Russia both have large amounts of land and climates suitable for farming.

• The United Kingdom's coal resources are used as fuel for manufacturing, but Russia's are not.

Which physical feature plays a major role in trade and where people live in Germany?

• Rhine River

• Danube River

• Ural Mountains

• English Channel