Russia

The dividing line between "European" Russia and Siberia is

• The Ural Mountains

• The Caucus Mountains

• The Volga River

• The Taiga

At any given place on the Earth's surface what items affect the climate of a location? Select TWO correct answers.

• Longitude

• Population

• Elevation

• Latitude

• Industry

The capital of Russia is

• St. Petersburg

• Siberia

• Vladivostok

• Moscow

People of the Russian Arctic are

• humans that modify the environment in which they live

• humans that adapt to the environment in which they live

• humans that destroy the environment in which they live

• humans that conduct business in the environment in which they live

Russia is the largest country in the world.

• True

• False

What factor does the Russian government believe supports its claim to resources at the North Pole?

• climate change

• legal precedent

• geographic features

• technological superiority

What river is by Western Russia?

• Volga River

• Yenisei River

• Lena River

• Ob River

What type of economic system is found in Russia?

• capitalist

• communist

• socialist

• traditionalist

Siberia occupies ____________ of Russia.

• 1/3

• 3/4

• 1/4

• 1/2

What is an issue affecting the Aral Sea in Central Asia?

• It is shrinking due to human activities.

• It is salt water which would harm crops.

• It is a major drinking water supplier to the population.

• It is the reason for tribal wars in its countries.