Topic 5 Lesson 1 Geography of Russia

What is the capital of Russia?

• Moscow

• Novosibirsk

• St. Petersburg

• Volgograd

What body of water is # 1 on this map?

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• Lake Baikal

• The Caspian Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Volga River

What mountain range is # 4 on this map?

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• The Andes Mountains

• The Caucasus Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Ural Mountains

Why is most of Russia uninhabited by people?

• Because of dangerous radiation.

• Because of the freezing climate and harsh terrain.

• Because it is mostly dry desert.

• Because of the dangerous wildlife.

What mountain range is # 2 on this map?

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• The Andes Mountains

• The Caucasus Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Ural Mountains

What body of water is # 5 on this map?

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• Lake Baikal

• The Caspian Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Volga River

True or False.

Russia is one of the Richest countries when it comes to gas, oil, coal, and iron other resources.

• True

• False

What is the worlds deepest fresh water lake?

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Onega

• Lake Chany

Which Russian river flows into the Caspian Sea?

• Volga

• Amur

• Lena

• Yenisey

Most of Russia's natural gas, coal, and oil can be found where?

• Moscow

• Kazan

• Siberia

• Sochi