Russia's Geography Quiz

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statement.

In alphabetical order, two high latitude climate zones found in Russia but not the Continental United States are ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   .

• highlands
• arid
• semiarid
• tropic
• subarctic
• tundra

Using the population pyramid above, Russia’s smaller male population at the top of the pyramid has

likely been caused by which of the following?

• Peace

• Drought

• Wars

• Poverty

The image is a good example of how --

• humans modify the environment in which they live

• humans adapt to the environment in which they live

• humans destroy the environment in which they live

• humans conduct business in the environment which they live

Throughout history, how has the harsh climate of the Russian landscape been a benefit to the people?

• It has caused a great deal of problems for citizens

• It served as an excuse for political unrest

• It served as protection from foreign invaders

• It caused a great deal of anguish for leaders

Sports in Russia suffered significantly with the collapse of the Soviet Union for which of the following reasons?

• lack of interest

• reduced government support

• new emphasis on education

• renewed interest in ballet

Which of the following explains why several former Soviet republics became independent countries following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991?

• The population split according to the different spoken languages.

• Natural resources were divided equally among the different countries

• Numerous cultural groups existed within the original boundaries.

• The new countries joined a confederation of communist states.

Below is a map of the world.

What part of the world has been ruled by Czar Nicholas II, Joseph Stalin, and Vladimir Putin?

Select the correct area on the map.

The population of Russia has shrunk over the last decade. Using your knowledge of Russia, what might you infer is a reason for their declining population?

• poverty

• higher birth rate

• lower death rate

• immigration

Using the population pyramid above, which of the following can be inferred about Russia?

• The birth rate has continued to increase.

• The birth rate has continued to decrease.

• The male population roughly equals the female.

• The 55 year olds outnumber the 60 year olds.

Which country extends more than 6,000 miles from east to west and is divided by mountains into two different continents?

• China

• India

• Russia

• Middle East