Adapt/Modify - Russia

Front

What is the best definition for adaptation?

Back

The process of change by which someone or something becomes better suited to its environment.

Answer explanation

Adaptation is the process of becoming better suited to the environment.

Front

Which of the following is the best definition for modification?

Back

To make permanent changes or alterations to something.

Answer explanation

Modification refers to making permanent changes or alterations to something.

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Which of the following best describes why the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine was a modification to the environment? Options: It caused significant changes to the environment due to the release of radioactive materials., It led to the preservation of the natural habitat, It improved the environmental conditions in the area, It had no impact on the environment

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It caused significant changes to the environment due to the release of radioactive materials.

Answer explanation

The Chernobyl disaster caused significant changes to the environment due to the release of radioactive materials.

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Which of the following best describes a way citizens of Oymakon, Russia adapt to the environment?
Options:
Using air conditioning to combat the cold,
Wearing swimsuits to stay cool,
Building igloos for shelter,
Wearing special clothing to withstand extreme cold temperatures

Back

Wearing special clothing to withstand extreme cold temperatures

Answer explanation

Citizens of Oymakon, Russia adapt to the extreme cold temperatures by wearing special clothing.

Front

What positive impacts did the trans-siberian railroad have on Russia?

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Improved transportation, economic development, and increased connectivity

Answer explanation

The trans-siberian railroad had positive impacts on Russia, including improved transportation, economic development, and increased connectivity.

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How have humans interactions with the environment shrunk the Aral Sea?

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Human interactions such as diverting water for irrigation and dam construction have reduced the flow of the rivers that feed the Aral Sea, leading to its shrinkage.

Answer explanation

Human interactions such as diverting water for irrigation and dam construction have reduced the flow of the rivers that feed the Aral Sea, leading to its shrinkage.

Front

_________ is an example of an overall more positive modification to the environment.

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The Trans-Siberian Railroad

Answer explanation

The Trans-Siberian Railroad is an example of a positive modification to the environment.

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What is the primary reason for the environmental modification in Chernobyl, Ukraine?

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The explosion led to the release of radioactive materials, causing significant environmental changes.

Answer explanation

The explosion in Chernobyl led to the release of radioactive materials, causing significant environmental changes.

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What is the main impact of the shrinking of the Aral Sea on the local environment?

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Desertification and loss of biodiversity in the region.

Answer explanation

The shrinking of the Aral Sea has led to desertification and loss of biodiversity in the region.

Front

Which of the following images best represents the vocabulary term salinity? Ocean, Forest, Mountains, Desert

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Ocean