Geography of Russia

What is 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

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 mountain range forms the border between Europe & Asia?

• Pyranees Mountains
• Appalachian Mountains
• Ural Mountains
• Rocky Mountains

Which country lies in both Europe and Asia?

• Rome
• Russia
• Italy
• Ukraine

Where is Russia located?

• Western Europe

• Eastern Europe

• Southern Europe

• Central Europe

What ocean borders Russia's eastern side?

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Southern

Russia has many natural resources. Why is it difficult to access and sell them?

• The Communist government controls them

• Russia doesn't have many natural resources

• They have a foul smell

• They are frozen under the permafrost

  The longest river in Russia and in Europe is:    

• Neva
• Lena
• Volga
• Moskva