Russia and the Eurasian Republics

What is Russia's greatest source of wealth?

• grains and animals

• oil and natural gas

• tourism

• manufacturing

What human activities caused the Aral Sea to shrink?

• redirecting of the rivers feeding the sea to irrigate other areas

• extreme weather conditions

• citizens nearby used it for drinking water

• the fishing industry caught too many fish

Because of the rich solid and moderate climate, what are the steppes mostly used for?

• skiing and mountain climbing

• agriculture and grazing

• lumber cutting and processing

• fishing and shipping

What parts of people's culture does climate affect?

• food, clothing, and shelter

• language and religion

• painting, music, and dance

• science and education

What factor does NOT explain why most of the population of Russia and the Eurasian republics live in the western part of the region?

• about half of Russia has permanently frozen ground

• large areas of Central Asia are desert

• semiarid areas have excellent farming

• much of the northern territory has a short growing season

What do many of the people in Russia do for a living?

• Service Industry (Manufacturing, Transportation, Mechanic, Education)

• Reindeer hunters

• Livestock Herders

• Grain farmers

Why did Peter the Great build St. Petersburg in its location?

• it was near the Baltic Sea and Europe and was his window to the west

• contains historic sites and museums

• has great climate for vacations

• stays light during summer nights

What economic activity is best suited to the arid regions of Central Asia?

• cotton farming

• livestock grazing

• citrus growing

• egg production

What is true about the Trans-Siberian Railroad?

• It's the world's largest railroad

• Was built by volunteer workers

• uses a high-speed rail

• Is no longer in use

Which city begins the Trans-Siberian Railroad in the west and which city at its eastern destination is on the Pacific Ocean?

• Omsk and Novosibrisk

• Moscow and Vladivostok

• St. Petersburg and Irkutsk

• Novgorod and Minsk