Knowledge Check 1: Geography of Europe Introduction

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What does Population Distribution mean?

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Where people live and how they are spread out

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What does Trade mean?

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The buying and selling of goods and services

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What are Natural Resources?

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Things from the earth like coal, oil, fertile soil, and timber

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Why do more people live near water?

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It is easier for travel and trade

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What is a challenge for landlocked countries?

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It is harder to trade internationally.

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Why do countries with rich natural resources often have stronger economies?

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They can trade resources for things they need

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Why do most people in Russia live in the western part of the country?

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The western part has warmer climates and is closer to Europe for trade

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How does the United Kingdom’s location help it with trade?

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It is an island with easy access to seas and oceans

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Germany has coal and iron resources. How did this affect its economy?

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They allowed Germany to build strong industries and trade manufactured goods.

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If a country does not have many natural resources, what can it do to still build a strong economy?

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Focus on services, technology, and trade with resource-rich countries