The Geography of Russia

What is the capital of Russia?

• Moscow

• Novosibirsk

• St. Petersburg

• Volgograd

What used to be the capital of Russia?

• Moscow

• Novosibirsk

• St. Petersburg

• Volgograd

What body of water is # 1 on this map?

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• Lake Baikal

• The Caspian Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Volga River

What city is #4 on this map?

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• Moscow

• Novosibirsk

• St. Petersburg

• Volgograd

What mountain range is # 4 on this map?

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• The Andes Mountains

• The Caucasus Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Ural Mountains

Why is most of Russia uninhabited by people?

• Because of dangerous radiation.

• Because of the freezing climate and harsh terrain.

• Because it is mostly dry desert.

• Because of the dangerous wildlife.

What mountain range is # 2 on this map?

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• The Andes Mountains

• The Caucasus Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Ural Mountains

What city is # 3 on this map?

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• Moscow

• Novosibirsk

• St. Petersburg

• Volgograd

Most major cities in Russia are close to what man made corridor?

• The Swiss Tunnel

• The Volga River

• The Ural Mountains

• The Trans-Siberian Railroad

What body of water is # 5 on this map?

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• Lake Baikal

• The Caspian Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Volga River