Russia and Central Asia Review

Which one of these climate regions is NOT found in Russia and Central Asia?

• Taiga

• Steppe

• Tundra

• Tropical

Where is the area known as Siberia?

• East of the Ural Mountains

• West of the Ural Mountains

• East of the Caucasus Mountains

• West of the Caucasus Mountains

What mountains are in Russia and separate Europe and Asia?

• Urals

• Alps

• Andes

• Himalayas

Which body of water is circled on this map?

• Aral Sea

• Lake Baikal

• Caspian Sea

• Lake Victoria

What ocean is located north of Russia?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Arctic

• Indian

What major political/economic change did this part of the world go through in 1989-1991?

• Many natural disasters

• The Soviet Union broke up

• A revival of the arts

• A major war with a LOT of casualties

What area of western Russia is great for farming?

• The Fertile Triangle

• Siberia

• The Great Plains

• The Gobi

What shrinking body of water is shown here?

• Lake Baikal

• Aral Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Bering Strait

Which is NOT a reason that Russia doesn't full access its valuable natural resources, such as oil?

• The climate is too harsh and cold

• The country is too large

• There is a lack of transportation

• They use mostly solar energy

What is the name of the traditional Russian item shown here?

• Chernozem

• Feberge

• Batik

• Samovar