Exploring Russia: Geography and Facts

What is the world's largest country by size?

• Canada

• China

• Russia

• United States

Which two continents is Russia a part of?

• Africa and Asia

• Europe and Asia

• Europe and Africa

• North America and Asia

What is the capital city of Russia?

• Saint Petersburg

• Moscow

• Novosibirsk

• Yekaterinburg

Which of the following is a characteristic of the tundra?

• Dense forests

• Vast, rolling treeless plain that stays mostly frozen

• Mountainous terrain

• Tropical climate

What is permafrost?

• A type of tree found in Russia

• A permanent frozen layer of soil

• A large river in Russia

• A mountain range in Siberia

Which city is the most populous in Russia?

• Saint Petersburg

• Novosibirsk

• Moscow

• Yekaterinburg

What percentage of Russia's population lives in European Russia?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 80%

What is the world's largest forest located south of the tundra?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Taiga

• Black Forest

• Sherwood Forest

Which of the following is a major river in Russia?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Volga

• Mississippi

What is the world's deepest freshwater lake located in Russia?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Tanganyika