This week, students will focus on the following standards. I have attached some review PPTs to study at home. SS6G9 The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe. The standard is asking students to take a broad approach to the environmental issues. Students should be able to provide some background information on the specific environmental issues and the consequences (effect on the economies and populations) of Europe. a. Explain the major concerns of Europeans regarding the issues such as acid rain in Germany, air pollution in the United Kingdom, and the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine. In this element the student is being asked to explain the impact of three significant issues: acid rain, air pollution and a nuclear disaster. Acid rain in Germany Students should be able to…. * Have a very basic understanding of what causes acid rain. * Discuss the issues associated with acid rain such as damage to vegetation and aquatic life, contamination of drinking water, and damage to physical structures such as buildings and monuments. * Discuss how sulfur deposits from Germany have become a problem to neighboring countries when they are carried through the air causing acid rain in those countries as well. Air pollution in the United Kingdom * Discuss the concerns surrounding air pollution in the United Kingdom. * Students should understand the primary causes of air pollution in the UK- power stations (industry and power generation) and vehicle emissions. * Discuss the issues associated with air pollution such as damage to vegetation, harm to the atmosphere, and harm to human beings. * Understand the connection between air pollution and acid rain, further compounding problems in the U.K. * Discuss how air pollution from the U.K. is carried to nearby countries. Chernobyl nuclear accident * Have a basic understanding of the Chernobyl nuclear accident. * Discuss the consequences of this disaster such as land evacuation, land contamination, economic impact on East and North Europe farmers, and the health issues such as high rates of cancer, birth defects and in some cases death. *Discuss how this problem was not isolated to Chernobyl, but rather spread to surrounding countries through the air currents and how this disaster still affects people and land today.
SS6G10 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe. This standard requires students to explain how location, climate, and distribution of natural resources have impacted population distribution and trade in Europe. a. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia affect where people live and how they trade. Students should locate the U.K. and Russia on a map and determine the impact both countries’ physical location has on the climate, such as Siberia which is so cold the soil over much of the area is permanently frozen which inhibits farming and economic development in the region. Russia is unfavorably located in relation to major sea lanes of the world which further inhibits trade. Russia has formidable obstacles of climate, terrain, and distance which hinder exploitation of natural resources. Lack of access to natural resources also hinders trade. Russia has scattered areas of intense radioactive contamination. Looking at a population density map, students should notice where the majority of people live and draw conclusions about Russia’s population density based on location, climate, and population density. Students should next evaluate the U.K. and how location, climate, and natural resources affect where people live and how they trade. Finally, students should compare the two countries and draw conclusions, such as why the U.K. has a much higher population density than Russia. b. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of Germany and Italy affect where people live and how they trade.
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