Russia: Physical Geography

Multiple Choice

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

• China

• Norway

• Kazakhstan

• Japan

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

• Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal

• Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Baltic Sea

• Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean, Lake Victoria

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Superior

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Tanganyika

Multiple Select

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

• Western Russia has humid continental climate.

• Eastern Russia experiences subarctic climate.

• Western Russia has short cool summers.

• Eastern Russia has long snowy winters.

Open Ended

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

Fill in the Blanks

The fertile region where most of Russia's population lives is called the

European Plain.

Multiple Choice

Which geographical feature separates Europe and Asia in Russia?

• Ural Mountains

• Caucasus Mountains

• Siberian Plateau

• Volga River

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)

• North European Plain

• Siberia

• Ural Mountains

• Caucasus Mountains

Multiple Select

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

• Siberian Tiger

• Penguin

• Camel

• Wolf

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

• It has a very dense population.

• It is known for its cold climate and tundra.

• It is located west of the Ural Mountains.

• It is famous for tropical rainforests.

Multiple Choice

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

• Tchaikovsky

• Leo Tolstoy

• Sergei Rachmaninoff

• Igor Stravinsky

Multiple Choice

Who wrote "War and Peace"?

• Anton Chekhov

• Boris Pasternak

• Leo Tolstoy

• Fyodor Dostoevsky

Multiple Choice

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

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

• It is located in South America.

• It is part of the Sahara Desert.

• It is known for its tropical climate.

Multiple Choice

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

• United States (Alaska)

• China

• Japan

• South Korea

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?