Geography of Russia Full Quiz

What is the term for a continuous extent of land?

• landmass

• steppe

• taiga

• escarpment

Answer explanation

Which country in the region is the largest in the world?

• Azerbaijan

• Russia

• Uzbekistan

• Ukraine

Answer explanation

What geographic feature separates the European and Asian parts of Russia?

• the Ural Mountains

• the Caucasus Mountains

• the tundra

• the steppes of southwestern Russia

Answer explanation

What is the term for a very large plain?

• steppe

• landmass

• tundra

• taiga

Answer explanation

The steppes are best suited for which economic activity

• agriculture (farming)

• fishing

• forestry

• mining

Why does Russia have so few ports open year round?

• rock-filled harbors

• mountainous coastline

• ice-blocked coastline

• shallow harbors

Answer explanation

What phrase best defines permafrost?

• permanently frozen ground

• hard to reach area

• forest area

• continuous extent of land

Answer explanation

Permafrost - permanently frozen ground

Why does northern Russia have such a cold climate?

• lack of sunlight year round

• the effect of ice in the Black Sea

• high latitude and arctic winds

• the influence of the North Atlantic Drift

Answer explanation

high latitude and arctic winds!

What term is used for the flat ground in arctic and subarctic regions?

• permafrost

• steppe

• taiga

• tundra

Answer explanation

tundra - flat ground in arctic/ subarctic regions

Why don't trees grow in the far northern part of Russia?

• The desert climate lacks water.

• The dark winters prevent them from getting sunlight.

• The arctic winds make them fall over.

• The permafrost prevents their roots from pushing deep.