Unit 5: Russia and Central Asia TEST REVIEW

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Which statement best describes the natural barriers that isolate Russia and the Eurasian republics? Oceans in the north and deserts in Kazakhstan isolate Russia and Eurasia. The mountains of the Siberia and the oceans to the south isolate Russia. Deserts in the northwest isolate Russia from Europe. Oceans to the south are the largest barrier to Russia.

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Oceans in the north and deserts in Kazakhstan isolate Russia and Eurasia.

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Which TWO cities are best located to take advantage of energy resources in the Caspian Sea? Aqtobe and Astana, Almaty and Atyrau, Atyrau and Aqtau

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Atyrau and Aqtau

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Examine the physical geography map of Russia. How would you describe the differences between eastern Russia and western Russia?

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There are more cities in Western Russia.

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Which choice below best describes a conclusion that could be drawn from the quote: "The border of the country passes through the natural landscapes of the Caspian Sea, the Volga steppe, the southern foothills of the Ural Mountains, the West Siberian Plain, the Altai Mountains, the Tian Shan Mountains."?

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This region has various types of geographic features.

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Contrast the two excerpts above. Which choice below best describes the lifestyle differences between the regions?

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Eastern Russia is more remote than Western Russia.

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Study the physical map above. Which statement best describes the land of Russia and the Eurasian republics?

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This area is large and has a variety of physical features.

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Study the climate map above. Which statement below best describes how the climate affects agriculture in Russia and the Eurasian republics? Agriculture could do well on the east coast of the Caspian Sea, The climate in much of the area is not suited for agriculture, Agriculture could be successful, but only in the northwestern regions., The climate would support agriculture in any part of Russia or Eurasia.

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The climate in much of the area is not suited for agriculture.

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Which statement is TRUE about how the climate relates to resources in Russia and Central Asia? Options: The climate in remote areas can make accessing the resources difficult. The desert regions have large amounts of diamonds. The polar region supports most of Russia's fishing industry. Forest products come mainly from Siberia.

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The climate in remote areas can make accessing the resources difficult.

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Based on the photo, which statement best describes how the climate relates to how Russia people live?

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Cold climates makes nomadic herding necessary in some areas of Russia.

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What contributed to the change in the size of the Aral Sea from 1973 to 2009? Options: A nearby city used the sea as a garbage dump. Irrigation in the rivers that fed the sea. A hydroelectric dam blocked the source of the water. An earthquake diverted the water to a different location.

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Irrigation in the rivers that fed the sea.