Geography of Russia and Surrounding Regions

Front

What is the fertile soil found on the Northern European Plain called?

Back

Chernozem

Front

Which mountain range separates the Northern European and West Siberian plains?

Back

Ural Mountains

Front

What term is used for the combined continents of Europe and Asia?

Back

Eurasia

Front

Which region consists of the republics of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia?

Back

Transcaucasia

Front

Which region includes the republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan?

Back

Central Asia

Front

What is the part of Russia that lies on the continent of Asia called?

Back

Siberia

Front

Which rivers does the Central Siberian Plateau lie between?

Back

Yenisey and Lena

Front

What percentage of the region's population lives on the Northern European Plain?

Back

Three quarters

Front

What is the main direction of river flow in the West Siberian Plain?

Back

Northward

Front

What mountain range stretches across the land between the Black and Caspian seas?

Back

Caucasus Mountains