Physical and Human Geography of Russia

Which river is the longest in Russia?

• Lena River

• Ob River

• Yenisei River

• Volga River

Which city is the capital of Russia?

• St. Petersburg

• Moscow

• Novosibirsk

What mountain range serves as a boundary between Europe and Russia?

• Andes Mountains

• Caucasus Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Ural Mountains

Where is the arctic circle located in Russia?

• Western Russia

• Northern Russia

• Southern Russia

• Eastern Russia

Why does Russia heavily rely on transportation?

• Because people from other countries want to travel to Russia and the transportation helps them.

• Because the country of Russia is extremely large and transportation helps the country stay connected

Why are waterways important in Russia?

• Waterways help Russia both economically and politically.

• Waterways can serve as military routes.

• They are important for fishing and swimming.

• Waterways in Russia are not helpful in any way.

Where are the most populated cities in Russia Located?

• The east of Russia

• The southern border of Russia

• The western regions of Russia

Which Mountains are located in the shaded region?

• Caucasus Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

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What is the name of an important railroad system in Russia?

• Trans-Siberian Railway

• InterCityExpress

• Union Pacific Railroad