Russia: Geography, Culture, & History

What is a vast, cold, treeless region found mostly in the Arctic?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Grassland

• Taiga

This is the largest forest on Earth.

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Permafrost

• Desert

Where are most Russian Cities located?

• In the Southwest Region of Russia

• In the Northern Region of Russia

• In the Eastern Region of Russia

• In the Southeastern Region of Russia

Is the Economic Opportunity for Women Higher or Lower in Western Europe than the rest of the world?

• Higher

• Lower

• Yes

• No

How do you think Russia's location on the globe has been a problem for her economy throughout history?

• All the major trade routes have ever gone through Russia

• No major trade routes have ever gone through Russia

• Russia is located too far South

• The Sahara Desert runs through Russia

How do the Ural Mountains affect the distribution of climate regions in Russia?

• The northern side of the mountain range is cool, while the southern side is hot

• The western side receives warm continental winds, while the eastern side is much cooler & drier

• The western side receives cold arctic weather, while the eastern side is protected from weather extremes

• The northern side is hot desert while the southern side is freezing cold

Russians now have a new social class of wealthy business people compared to when it was a Communist country.

• True

• False

• We're studying Russia?

• I'm confused

What was the reason so many ethnic Russians moved to other Soviet Republics during the middle of the 20th Century?

• Economic Reasons

• Social Reasons

• Political Reasons

• Cultural Reasons

The building of these pipelines is a technological innovation that has allowed for the -

• movement of needed water sources to eastern Russia and Siberia

• Movement of natural resources of oil and gas to essential water ports for trade

• Transfer of nuclear energy from the west to the east

• For Russians only

What is a significant portion of the gas intended for in Russia?

• Import

• Export

• To keep for themselves

• To give away to 3rd world countries.