THE BASICS OF EUROPE AND RUSSIA

THE BASICS OF EUROPE AND RUSSIA

EUROPE OR ASIA?

Ural Mountains and Caucasus Mountains

Regions of Europe

NORTH ATLANTIC

DRIFT

Strait of GibraltarChokepoint

a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel, or blockage of trade

Strait of Gibraltar, Strait of Hormuzand the Suez Canal are allchokepoints

THE USSR

Regions of Russia

SIBERIA

TRAN-SIBERIAN RAILROAD

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What do you think one of the main industries in this town is?

How can you tell?

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Describe the landscape and environment where the Thoroddsen family lives.

• What do you think it’s like here during the winter and summer?

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This picture was taken in the mid-afternoon.

• What does this tell you about Iceland’s latitude? • During what time of year do you think the picture was taken?

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In what ways might the structure of the house make it easier for the family to live comfortably in Iceland’s cold climate?

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What are some of this family’s most valued possessions?

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What do you think the members of this family might do for recreation?

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This photograph shows the family in 2004.

Stand Up and DiscussHow has the physical geography of Europe

and Russia impacted its population density, economy, and development?