Central Asia

Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia are countries in ____________.

• Central Asia

• Syberia

• The Caucasus

• South Eastern Asia

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan are countries in ____________.

• Central Asia

• Syberia

• The Caucasus

• South Eastern Asia

Where is Siberia located?

• Russia

• China

• Central Asia

• The Caucasus

What characteristics are all commonly shared throughout Siberia, Central Asia and the Caucasus regions?

• Sub-Tropical Climates

• Intense raining seasons and constant flooding

• Harsh terrain and difficult living conditions

• Blistering heat above 120 degrees

What physical feature serves as the border between China and Russia?

• The Ural Mountains

• Amur River

• Rio Grande

• Yellow River

Look at the climate map of Russia.

The climate on the WESTERN side of the Ural Mountains is ______ than the Eastern side.

• Warmer

• Colder

Look at the climate map of Russia.

The climate on the Eastern side of the Ural Mountains (Siberia) is cold because _________.

• It is influenced by the warm air streams from Europe.

• The Ural mountains distribute warm air to the region.

• the region is far away from the oceans of Europe and the Ural mountains prevent warm air from entering the East.

• the region is close to the oceans of Europe and the Ural mountains allow warm air to enter the East.

Look at the climate map of Russia.

The climate on the Eastern side of the Ural Mountains (Siberia) is cold because _________.

• It is influenced by the warm air streams from Europe.

• The Ural mountains distribute warm air to the region.

• the region is far away from the oceans of Europe and the Ural mountains prevent warm air from entering the East.

• the region is close to the oceans of Europe and the Ural mountains allow warm air to enter the East.

What body of water lies North of Russia?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• El Rio Grande

• The Black Sea

• The Arctic Ocean

What factors contribute to Siberia's extremely harsh and cold climates?

• Siberia receives cold wind drafts from China.

• Siberia is cut off from warm air currents because of the Ural Mountains. Siberia is blew the Arctic ocean.

• Siberia experiences warm climate because it is near an ocean.

• It is bordered by the Black Sea.