Europe Flashcards
The location of the United Kingdom make it a hub for trad with other countries as it in an ______________ country with many ports and harbors and it once dominated world trade.
island
The United Kingdom became an international banking and insurance center because of its
location
Who is the United Kingdom’s top trading partner?
United States
The United Kingdom has this type of climate with rainfall throughout the year.
mild
This moves warm water along the coast of North America, it crosses the Atlantic Ocean, and warms Ireland and the western coasts of England, Scotland, and Wales.
Gulf Stream
Other areas of the world along the same ____________ as the UK have cold and harsh winters but the Gulf Stream makes the winters in the UK much milder
latitude
This is declining in the UK because natural resources are being used up and industry is changing to cleaner forms of energy. Competition with other countries has also increased and these things have led to a loss of jobs in the UK.
manufacturing
Almost 80% of the people in the UK work in this type of industry.
service
Fishing is profitable along the shores of the UK and nearly 25% of the country has this type of land which is land that is suitable for growing crops.
arable
Most of the land in European Russia is far from the sea or frozen over for most of the year and most ports on the Arctic Ocean must be cleared with ______________.
ice breakers
Many areas in European Russia have soil that is permanently frozen and this ground is called _________________-
permafrost
About 73% of the entire Russian population live here where the weather is harsh, but not as severe as the Asian Plains and Siberia. The climate, distance from the sea, and rugged terrain keep many of Russia’s resources from being used.
European Russia
This is the largest river in Europe and over half of Russia’s major cities are along this river. It is also a source of hydroelectric power for industry and a waterway to ship manufactured goods.
Volga River
Russia’s large size and cold climate make it difficult for Russians to use their ____________.
resources
By area, Russia is the largest country with a long coastline bordering the __________ Ocean. Its port cities are locked by ice most of the year.
Arctic
The UK is an island country with a mild climate and many ________ accessible all year round.
ports
The natural resources of both Russia and the UK included ____________ like coal and oil
fossil fuels
While the UK’s resources are dwindling, much of Russia’s are untouched because of the climate and the __________ of the country.
geography
This city, located on the River Thames, is the capital of the UK and is home to one of the largest financial centers in the world where international stocks are traded.
London
This city is the capital of Russia and is the largest city and the center of transportation in Russia.
Moscow
This city, located on the Baltic Sea, is the Russian center for all of transportation in Russia, but it is St. Petersburg on the Baltic Sea that is the Russian center for trade.
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This country is about the size of Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama combined.
Germany
85% of Germany’s people live in these areas.
urban
This river, much of which lies in Germany, is very important for trade. It is over 800 miles long and begins in the Alps of Switzerland and flows north, through Germany to the North Sea.
Rhine
Germany’s location in the center of ___________ makes it a crossroad of travel and trade.
Europe
Most of Germany has this type of climate which means the warm waters of the ocean keep the land warm in winter and cool in the summer. The ocean brings precipitation that provides enough moisture for the land to produce good crops.
marine
Germany has many natural resources and one of the them, _______, has helped to build large industrial areas.
coal
About 1/3 of Germany’s land is ____________, usable for crops.
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Italy is a country in southern Europe that is a long boot-shaped peninsula that is surrounded on three sides by the ____________ and its northern border in in the Alps.
Mediterranean Sea
Italy’s location on the ______________ affects trade with other countries. Merchants took advantage of its location to trade goods from Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Mediterranean Sea
Most of Italy has a _____________ climate which means that the temperature is comfortable most of the year. It has clear skies and little rain in the summer. The sea keeps the temperatures from getting too hot in summer or too cold in winter.
Mediterranean
Arable land is important in Italy. Grapes and olives are important crops to Italy and Italy is one of the world’s top _____________ countries because of the excellent grape crop.
wine making
People in Germany and Italy live in these types of areas.
urban
Germany is the most ____________ populated country in the European Union.
densley
Some major ______________ of both Italy and Germany are chemicals, food, iron and steel, machinery and motor vehicles.
mineral resources ????
The ______________ is a major trading partner with both Italy and Germany.
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