Russia: 2021

The Russian Federation is an example of a government that is considered-----

• rule by few

• rule by one

• rule by many

• rule by the people

How did Vladimir Lenin Contribute to the development of Russia?

• He founded the perestroika movement for reform

• He introduced communism to the government

• He served as a general in the army during WW II

• He led the battle at Stalingrad

Which condition contributed to the efforts to modernize the Soviet economy in 1980's and 1990's?

• Trade agreements with overseas nations

• Rival political powers threatening invasion

• Shortages of important goods and services

• Lack of an available labor pool for production

Settlers in Siberia have adapted to which environment factor in the region?

• permafrost land

• earthquake damage

• hot and dry conditions

• monsoons and flooding

The government of Russia is considered more limited than the government of the Soviet Union because---

• the people are allowed to vote in elections

• the government has control over the economy

• the military answers directly to the president now

• the new constitution permits the president to rule for life

Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

• Cotton growers will likely halt production in the region

• Environmental concerns outweigh commercial interests

• The local government will reverse the falling water level

• Altering the environment can have drastic consequences

The human actions in this passage are an example of----

• humans migrating to new regions

• humans modifying the environment

• humans protecting the environment

• humans adapting to the environment

Which of the following is a characteristic of culture?

• elections

• monotheism

• shared beliefs

• mountain barriers

According to Map A, what might you infer is true of Russian population?

• People speak different languages in the different colored areas

• More people live in the western portion of Russia

• It gets warmer in January as you travel north

• Population density increases as you travel west

According to Map B, where are most of the nation's Lignite basins located?

• In the center of the country

• In the southwest corner

• Along the coast line

• On the European border