Russia/Central Asia Review

Which mountain range divides Asia from Europe?

• Urals

• Tian Shan

• Pamirs

Where are the Pamirs located?

• Kazakhstan

• Kyrgyzstan

• Tajikistan

• Uzbekistan

Which mountain range creates a border with China?

• Urals

• Caucasus

• Tian Shan

• Pamirs

Which of the following is a body of water mentioned in the study guide?

• Lake Victoria

• Black Sea

• Great Salt Lake

• Lake Superior

Which lake is mentioned in the study guide?

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Tahoe

• Lake Erie

What is the definition of Tundra?

• A tropical rainforest

• A cold, treeless region

• A desert area

• A mountainous region

What is the definition of Permafrost?

• Permanently frozen ground

• A type of frost on plants

• A seasonal frost

• A type of snow

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Taiga?

• Hot and dry

• Cold and forested

• Warm and wet

• Sandy and arid

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Tundra?

• Hot and humid

• Cold and treeless

• Warm and forested

• Dry and sandy

Which body of water is the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth?

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Aral Sea

• Lake Baikal