RUssian Geography Quiz

Which two notable mountain ranges form a natural barrier between European Russia and Siberian Russia?

• The Alps and the Pyrenees

• The Ural Mountains and the Caucasus Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains and the Andes

• The Himalayas and the Karakoram

What is the highest peak of the Caucasus Mountains?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Elbrus

• Mount McKinley

Which plain is known for its navigable waterways and rich, black soil that supports agriculture in Russia?

• The Great Plains

• The Northern European Plain

• The Pampas

• The Central Siberian Plateau

Which mountain range forms a natural boundary between European Russia and Siberian Russia?

• The Alps

• The Ural Mountains

• The Andes

• The Appalachian Mountains

Which river system is the longest in Europe and plays an important role in Russia's transportation and hydroelectric resources?

• The Danube River

• The Volga River

• The Rhine River

• The Seine River

Which river in Ukraine is known for providing hydroelectric power and transportation?

• The Dnieper River

• The Thames River

• The Amazon River

• The Mississippi River

What is the largest lake in Belarus?

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Narach

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Superior

Which river provides western Russia with hydroelectric power?

• Volga River

• Lena River

• Amur River

• Ob River

What are the general climate conditions in much of the Russian Core?

• Hot summers and mild winters

• Cold, snowy winters and warm summers

• Mild winters and hot, dry summers

• Warm winters and cool summers

Which biome is found in the subarctic climate zone of Russia?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Taiga

• Grassland