Russia Lesson 1

What forms a natural barrier between European Russia and Siberian Russia?

• the Caucasus Mountains

• the Ural Mountains

• the Northern European Plain

The rich, black topsoil found in the Northern European Plain is known as

• chernozem.

• the black triangle.

• permafrost.

The Caucasus Mountains form a natural barrier between Russia and

• the Siberian region.

• countries to the west.

• countries to the south.

The Ural Mountains likely attracted human settlement to the region because they are

• close to key trade routes.

• a popular tourist destination.

• rich in iron ore and mineral fuels.

The West Siberian Plain is known for its

• rich farmland for agriculture and livestock.

• harsh climate and large swamps.

• flat terrain and many lakes.

Which of the following landlocked countries lies entirely on the Northern European Plain?

• Belarus

• Ukraine

• Siberia

Which of the following uses of the Dnieper River is most important to the surrounding region?

• enabling commerce

• supplying water to Ukrainians

• providing hydroelectric power

Which of the following rivers is the longest in Europe?

• the Neman River

• the Dnieper River

• the Volga River

Which of the following terms does NOT describe the tundra?

• It covers about 10 percent of Russia.

• It has broad expanses of coniferous evergreen trees.

• Only mosses, lichens, algae, and dwarf shrubs thrive there.

Which of the following climate types can be found in Belarus?

• subarctic climate covered by boreal forest

• cool continental climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean

• steppe climate with vast grassland and chernozem