Russia for Asia Test

Which river is the longest in Russia?

• Volga River

• Lena River

• Yenisei River

• Ob River

What mountain range divides Europe and Asia in Russia?

• Ural Mountains

• Caucasus Mountains

• Altai Mountains

• Himalayas

What is the name of the world's largest forest, located in Russia?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Taiga

• Savanna

• Boreal Forest

Which lake in Russia is the deepest freshwater lake in the world?

• Lake Baikal

• Caspian Sea

• Lake Ladoga

• Aral Sea

Which two major cities in Russia are most significant?

• Moscow and Novosibirsk

• St. Petersburg and Vladivostok

• Moscow and St. Petersburg

• Kazan and Yekaterinburg

What are Russia’s main natural resources, and how do they impact its economy?

• Gold and diamonds, powering its jewelry industry.

• Oil, natural gas, and coal, making it a leading energy exporter.

• Timber and fish, supporting a sustainable economy.

• Cotton and spices, which dominate exports.

Why is the Trans-Siberian Railway important?

• It connects Europe and Africa.

• It links Moscow to Vladivostok, facilitating trade and travel.

• It shortens the route to the United States.

• It serves only as a historical landmark.

What makes Russia’s Arctic region strategically important?

• It contains vast oil and gas reserves and new shipping routes.

• It is a popular tourist destination.

• It is Russia’s warmest region.

• It is used primarily for agriculture.

What is the Taiga region?

• A desert in southern Russia

• A vast forest covering much of Siberia

• A mountainous region near the Black Sea

• A tundra region along the Arctic coast

What cities are connected by the Trans-Siberian Railway?

• Moscow and St. Petersburg

• Vladivostok and Yakutsk

• Moscow and Vladivostok

• Novosibirsk and Irkutsk