Europe : L, C, NR Notes Check

How does the UK being an island make trade easier?

• Ships can travel quickly to other countries

• It produces more coal and oil

• People like living near the beach

• The land is very flat

If the UK grows 60% of its food, where might the rest come from?

• Exports from Russia

• Imports from other countries

• The fishing industry

• Underground storage

Why do most people live in the west of Russia and not Siberia?

• More farmland and better climate

• More mountains and rivers

• Easier to trade with Asia

• The west has more forests

How does cold weather make life harder in Russia?

• People cannot go outside in winter

• Crops and travel are harder in freezing conditions

• It rains too much

• The land is all deserts

If rivers and ports freeze, what other ways can Russians move goods?

• Airplanes and boats

• Railroads and pipelines

• Horse-drawn wagons

• Walking trails

Why is Germany a good place for trade in Europe?

• It has many deserts

• Its central location and strong waterways

• Its mountains block other countries

• It has a very small population

How does the climate help farmers in Germany?

• Year-round mild rainfall helps crops grow

• Very hot summers make farming easy

• Farmers rely only on fishing

• The cold winters grow special plants

Why does Germany build so many cars and machines?

• Because of its natural resources and strong factories

• Because everyone in Germany likes cars

• Because the land is too dry for farming

• Because it has no rivers