Russian Geography Quiz

What two oceans does the Russian landmass border?

• Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean and Southern Ocean

List four different types of landmasses found in Russia.

• Plains, mountains, plateaus, and peninsulas

• Deserts, peninsulas, islands, and reefs

• Plateaus, isthmuses, deltas, and basins

• Mountains, valleys, oceans, and forests

What is Russia's geographical feature that separates European Russia from Asian Russia?

• The Arctic Circle

• The Ural Mountains

• The Russian steppe

• The taiga

What term is used to describe the vast plain that begins in Siberia?

• Tundra

• Taiga

• Steppe

• Plateau

Which region in Russia is known for having abundant natural resources but few inhabitants?

• European Russia

• Asian Russia

• Siberia

• The Russian steppe

What type of land is found north of the Arctic Circle in Russia?

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Steppe

• Plateau

What is the taiga?

• A vast plain in Siberia

• A rolling grassland with rich soil

• An enormous belt of dense coniferous forest

• A rugged mountain range

What is the steppe in Russia more likely used for?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Urban development

• Conservation

What is the BEST answer for why Russia's Siberian region has a limited population?

SELECT TWO

• Siberia's limited natural resources does not sustain large population centers

• Siberia's rugged mountains and cold weather limit the development of large cities in the region

• Siberia limited roads and railroad lines does not allow for large population centers

• Siberia's lack of access to oil and natural gas, limites the size of the population

• Siberia's Asiatic population do not speak fluent Russian, limiting trade and communication in the region

What geographical features allow for most of the population living in the western part of Russia?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers and rolling plains

• Tundra