4 Weeks Review W GEO

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

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

a mountain range in Russia that separates Europe and Asia

• Mt. Elbroos

• Ural Moutains

• Caucasus Mountains

• Trans-Siberian

this rail line runs from Moscow to Vladivostok on the east coast, and is the longest single rail line in the world

• Trans-Siberian

• Union Pacific

• Amtrak

• Monorail

A layer of permanently frozen ground below the top layer of soil is known as _________.

• permafrost

• tundra

• grassland

• steppes

Although Siberia has vast deposits of valuable minerals, they largely remain undeveloped for which of the following reasons?

• elevation

• lack of interest

• severe cold temperatures

• population density

Settlement patterns in Russia were likely most influenced by —

• Voting patterns in large cities.

• Border disputes with neighbors.

• Climate conditions of the region.

• International trade organizations

Why does Russia face a challenge extracting oil and coal?

• Many deposits are too deep to attempt recovery.

• Many deposits are privately held by corporations.

• Many deposits are in politically contested regions.

• Many deposits are in very cold environments.

On what continent(s) is Russia located?

• Europe only

• Asia only

• Europe and North America

• Asia and Europe