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Russia: Physical Geography

Russia: Physical Geography

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Beverly Vandagriff

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24 Slides • 18 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with Russia?

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China

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Norway

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Kazakhstan

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Japan

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Open Ended

How does Russia's vast size influence its climate and geography?

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Multiple Choice

Which bodies of water does Russia touch according to the geography slide?

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Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal

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Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean

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Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Baltic Sea

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Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean, Lake Victoria

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Open Ended

What are some environmental and social impacts of the shrinking Aral Sea?

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Multiple Choice

Which lake is considered the world's oldest and deepest, and contains about 20% of the world's unfrozen surface fresh water?

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Lake Baikal

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Lake Superior

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Lake Victoria

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Lake Tanganyika

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Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about Western and Eastern Russia's climate. (Pick 3)

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Western Russia has humid continental climate.

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Eastern Russia experiences subarctic climate.

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Western Russia has short cool summers.

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Eastern Russia has long snowy winters.

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Open Ended

Explain how Russia's climate affects its ports and transportation throughout the year.

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Fill in the Blank

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Multiple Choice

Which geographical feature separates Europe and Asia in Russia?

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Ural Mountains

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Caucasus Mountains

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Siberian Plateau

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Volga River

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Multiple Choice

Which region of Russia is home to 75% of its population and is known for its mild climate and good farmland? (Pick 1)

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North European Plain

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Siberia

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Ural Mountains

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Caucasus Mountains

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Multiple Select

Which of the following animals can be found in Southern Siberia?

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Siberian Tiger

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Penguin

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Camel

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Wolf

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Open Ended

What is the significance of the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia's geography and transportation?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Siberia is true? (Pick 1)

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It has a very dense population.

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It is known for its cold climate and tundra.

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It is located west of the Ural Mountains.

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It is famous for tropical rainforests.

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Multiple Choice

Which famous Russian composer is associated with both 'Sleeping Beauty' and 'The Nutcracker'? (Pick 1)

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Tchaikovsky

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Leo Tolstoy

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Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Igor Stravinsky

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Multiple Choice

Who wrote "War and Peace"?

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Anton Chekhov

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Boris Pasternak

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Leo Tolstoy

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Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Kamchatka Peninsula is correct?

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It is home to over 120 volcanoes, with 20 active ones.

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It is located in South America.

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It is part of the Sahara Desert.

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It is known for its tropical climate.

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Multiple Choice

Based on the map, which country is located directly east of the Kamchatka Peninsula?

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United States (Alaska)

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China

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Japan

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South Korea

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Open Ended

Exit Ticket: Reflecting on what you learned about Russia, what is one aspect you found most interesting or surprising from today's lesson?

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