Russia’s and the United Kingdom’s Climate and Natural Resources

Capital Moscow Russia

Location

Physical Features European Plains

Ural Mts.

Volga River

Caucasus Mts.

Black Sea and Caspian Sea

Climate of Russia Tundra- Alaska Sub-Artic- Alaska Continental Cool Summers- Midwest and Northeast Semi Arid (Steppe)- Western Parts of the US Highland- Rocky Mountains

Land Use Land use- commercial farming, forestry, few urban areas.

Natural Resources Coal, natural gas, oil

Population Density Most people in Russia live in urban areas, around Moscow, in the southwestern/central part of European Russia. The least number of people live in the Northern part of Russia.

Most: 250 people/sq mile Least: 0-5 people/sq mile

United Kingdom

Capital

Location

Physical/ Water features Island on the Atlantic ocean

English Channel

River Thames

Climate All of the UK has the marine/maritime climate. Rainfall through the year.

Climate is overall mild.

The northwest part of the UK has gets the most precipitation. The eastern part gets the least amount of precipitation.

Most: 40-80 inches/year

Least: 20-40 inches/year

Natural Resources/ Land Use coal, natural gas, oil

Land Use Commercial farming, urban

Population Density Most people live in the southern, central, and eastern part of the United Kingdom (around London). Least number of people live in the north.

Most: 250 people/sq mile

Least: 50-100 people/sq mile