Chapter 11 Study Guide “Russia”

The Trans-Siberian railroad is approximately how long and where does it start and end?

• 9,289 km, from Moscow to Vladivostok

• 8,000 km, from St. Petersburg to Beijing

• 10,000 km, from Moscow to Beijing

• 7,500 km, from Moscow to Ulaanbaatar

The largest country on Earth is:

• China

• United States

• Russia

• Canada

How much of the world’s landmass does Russia have?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

Russia is approximately how many miles wide?

• 5,592 miles

• 6,213 miles

• 7,000 miles

• 8,000 miles

What formed the mountain ranges?

• Erosion

• Volcanic activity

• Tectonic plate movements

• Glacial movements

The two mountains that form the boundary between Russia and Europe are:

• Ural and Caucasus

• Himalayas and Alps

• Andes and Rockies

• Appalachians and Carpathians

Most of the people in Russia live in:

• Moscow

• Siberia

• Ural Mountains

• Far East

The land in the Pacific Rim has been shaped by:

• volcanic activity

• glacial movements

• wind erosion

• human activities

The most important river in Russia is:

• Volga River

• Lena River

• Ob River

• Yenisei River

Why has Russia made man-made canals?

• To improve transportation and trade routes

• To increase agricultural productivity

• To generate hydroelectric power

• To control flooding