Social Studies QA#3 Review 2026

Russia is known for its northern latitudes and cold climates. How does this affect agriculture?

• This creates a longer growing season

• 1. It creates a shorter growing season, and limits crop production

• 1. Tropical temperatures create fertile soil for growing crops

• Only sugarcane and cotton can be grown there

What is permafrost?

• a phenomena

• permanently frozen land

• like a chocolate shake her in the US

• a popular hair style in Russia

What is the geographic reason Russia has been able to keep away foreign invaders?

• Access to the Trans Siberian Railroad

• Vast land area and frigid climate

• Lots of resources

• Highly populated cities

Select which of the following are examples of human modifications to an environment? There can be more than one answer...

• Mining for gold involves excavation and extraction

• Building a railroad through forests, mountains, and rivers

• Deforestation- cutting down forests

• Building a dam

One difference between the US and British government is?

• Voting age is 18

• Civil Rights are protected

• Democratic

• 1. Americans elect their “head of state”  (president)

Peter the Great is known for westernizing Russian culture.  Which of the following examples demonstrates cultural diffusion?

• 1. Isolating citizens from European culture

• European education, architecture, and culture were introduced in St. Petersburg

• 1. Preserving Russian heritage by preventing exposure to other cultures

Which of the statements about the map of Europe is FALSE?

• 1. Europe is located at 50 degrees north and 10 degrees east, in the southern hemisphere

• 1. Europe is located at 50 degrees north and 10 degrees east, in the northern hemisphere

• It’s located mostly between 70 degrees north and 40 degrees north.

How many little ones live with Ms. Smith?

In many parts of Europe the euro is the current currency. What effect would this have on trade?

• Trade has increased

• Trade has decreased

• No change

Why don’t many people live in Siberia? (choose 2)

• The climate is extreme

• There isn't any pollution.

•  they can’t grow anything due to permafrost.