Chapter 5 questions

Front

What are steppes mostly for?

Back

agriculture and grazing

Front

Why does Northern Russia have such a cold climate?

Back

high altitudes and arctic winds

Front

Why are scientists concerned about the possible release of methane into the atmosphere from Siberia?

Back

it can contribute to global warming

Front

What economic activity is best suited to the arid regions of Central Asia?

Back

livestock grazing

Front

What is the best description of communism? Options: The government controls the economy. One political party controls the government and economy. The citizens elect the government. The economy is privately owned and controlled by market forces.

Back

One political party controls the government and economy.

Front

What are steppes?

Back

very large plains

Front

What term is used for the flat land found in arctic and subarctic regions?

Back

tundra

Front

Which sea has shrunk greatly because of water loss from irrigation?

Back

Aral

Front

Which city gained power as Mongol rule weakened?

Back

Moscow

Front

What country repeated Nepolean's mistake by invading Russia in winter during WWll? Options: Britain, France, Germany, Poland

Back

Germany