Russian Geography

Eastern Russia is divided from Western Russia by the

• Ural Mountains

• Great Dividing Range

• Nile River

• Volga River

Some of Russia's natural resources aren't used because

• Russia's economy is already flooded with wealth.

• Russians prefer to import resources.

• neighboring countries claim some resources and Russia hopes to avoid conflict.

• it is too cold and too distant to access or transport some materials.

Russia's population distribution (where people live within the country) is most influenced by

• neighboring countries.

• natural resources.

• climate.

• Mao Zedong.

Which of the following features provide a transportation network for Russia?

• mountains

• rivers

• steppes

• taiga

Which of the following best describes Russia's size?

• It is about the size of the U.S.

• It is about the size of France.

• It is a tiny country.

• It is a huge country.

Why does Russia have environmental problems?

• Lack of mountains has caused too much air circulation.

• Mining and industries have caused air and water pollution.

• Overcrowding in Eastern Russia leads to excessive carbon dioxide emissions in the Asian portion of the country.

• All of these.

Which continent is Russia part of?

• Europe

• Asia

• both Europe and Asia

• neither Europe nor Asia

What is Siberia?

• a tropical island

• an extremely cold region in Eastern Russia

• an active volcano

• a low mountain range

Which of the following natural resources are found in Russia?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• all of these

The permanently frozen portion of land found below the surface is a Tundra climate is called __________.

• Permafreeze

• Terra Fria

• Permafrost

• Glacier soil