15.2 Climate and Vegetation

Open Ended

Would you rather live in a place that...

Open Ended

Explain how continentality affects the climate of Russia and the Republics.

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Fill in the Blank

A region's distance from the moderating influence of the sea is called ___.

Multiple Choice

Which climate type dominates much of Russia and the Republics due to their high latitude?

• Tropical

• Mediterranean

• Humid continental and subarctic

• Desert

Multiple Choice

What is the effect called when distance from the sea affects a region's climate and results in extreme temperatures?

• Altitude effect

• Oceanic influence

• Continentality

• Monsoon effect

Multiple Choice

How deep can permafrost reach in Siberia?

• 500 feet

• 1,000 feet

• 1,500 feet

• 2,000 feet

Fill in the Blank

The layer of permanently frozen soil found in some climate regions is called ___.

Multiple Choice

Which climate region is characterized by permanently frozen soil known as permafrost?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Forest

• Steppe

Multiple Choice

What natural feature is used as roads during winter in Siberia?

• Forest trails

• Coastal beaches

• Mountain passes

• Rivers and lakes

Multiple Choice

In which climate region are the health resorts of Transcaucasia located?

• Subtropical

• Desert

• Humid continental

• Tundra

Labelling

Label the vegetation regions of Russia and the Republics

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Tundra

Desert

Steppe

Forest

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What type of vegetation is most common to the east of the Caspian Sea?

Multiple Choice

Which type of vegetation is found in the tundra region of Russia?

• Dense forests

• Mosses, lichens, and low shrubs

• Grasslands

• Desert plants

Multiple Choice

What is the taiga?

• A desert region in Russia

• A temperate grassland

• The largest forest on earth, primarily coniferous

• A mountain range

Multiple Choice

Which vegetation region in Russia is known for having highly fertile chernozem soil?

• Tundra

• Taiga

• Steppe

• Desert

Multiple Choice

Which desert is located in Turkmenistan and is one of the two main deserts in Central Asia?

• Kyzyl Kum

• Kara Kum

• Gobi Desert

• Thar Desert

Multiple Choice

Which mountain range blocks moist air from reaching Central Asia, contributing to its desert climate?

• Caucasus Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Altay Mountains

• Tian Shan

Open Ended

Reflecting on the different climate and vegetation regions discussed, which one do you think would be most challenging to live in, and why?