Russia Physical Geography Quiz

Which country is so large that it spans 11 time zones?

• China

• United States

• Russia

• Canada

What is the dividing line between Europe and Asia?

• The Himalayas

• The Andes

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Ural Mountains

Which ocean is located to the north of Siberia?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which of the following is a country in Central Asia?

• Kazakhstan

• Mongolia

• Bhutan

• Nepal

Which country is NOT one of the five countries in Central Asia?

• Uzbekistan

• Turkmenistan

• Afghanistan

• Kyrgyzstan

Which sea is located to the west of Georgia?

• Caspian Sea

• Black Sea

• Aral Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

What is the capital of Armenia as shown on the map?

• Tbilisi

• Baku

• Yerevan

• Dushanbe

What type of soil is found in the Northern European Plain that extends into Western Russia?

• Loam

• Chernozem

• Clay

• Sand

What is a characteristic of chernozem soil?

• It is sandy in texture.

• It is dark in color.

• It is rocky.

• It is light in color.

Which country has the largest amount of arable land according to the comparison?

• India

• China

• The United States

• Russia