Russia's Climate Quiz

What is permafrost?

• A type of vegetation found in cold climates

• Permanently frozen ground

• A warm current that affects climate

• A region in Russia with extreme temperatures

What is the tundra?

• A desert area in Russia

• A forest area with small pine trees

• Flat land found in arctic and subarctic regions

• An imaginary line around the earth

What is taiga?

• A desert area limited to herding and grazing for animals

• A forest area

• A type of Russian architecture

• A mountain range in Siberia

What does latitude refer to?

• A type of vegetation in cold climates

• A region with extreme temperatures

• An imaginary line around the earth that runs east to west showing location relative to the equator

• A permanently frozen ground

Why is half of Russia so cold?

• Because of the high latitude

• Due to permafrost

• Because of the desert areas

• Due to the taiga forests

Where do most of the population in Russia live?

• In the northern part with cold, dark winters

• In the tundra regions

• In the desert areas

• In the west where the climate is not as harsh

What is a characteristic of the northern part of Russia during winter?

• It has mild and short winters

• It experiences little to no light for cities in that area for one month

• It is the warmest part of Russia

• It has a high concentration of farming activities

What type of vegetation does the taiga in southern Russia support?

• Large fruit-bearing trees

• Small pine trees that provide valuable timber resources

• Only small plants and trees due to permafrost

• A wide variety of tropical plants

What limits the growth of plants and trees in the tundra of Siberia?

• The lack of sunlight during winter

• The permafrost not allowing their roots to spread

• The overabundance of timber resources

• The high concentration of farming