Unit 5 Exam: Russia and Central Asia

Russia’s large size and cold climate most directly result in—

• a dense population across Siberia

• difficulty governing distant regions

• easier communication and transport

• strong farming production

Which best explains how geography affects Russian government control?

• Mountains encourage democracy

• Warm climates support trade

• Vast distances require centralized power

• Rivers prevent migration

Which is an example of human–environment interaction in Russia?

• Using pipelines to move oil

• Creating a parliament

• Practicing Orthodox Christianity

• Joining NATO

How are culture and government connected in Russia?

• Religion creates capitalism

• Government shapes cultural expression

• Cultural unity reduces corruption

• Culture ends authoritarian rule

Which outcome results from Russian geography, culture, and government systems?

• Equal wealth

• Economic inequality

• Environmental recovery

• Total independence

Why is Siberia sparsely populated?

• It has no resources

• It lacks rivers

• It is too cold for settlement

• It is controlled by China

Tundra and steppe climates mostly affect—

• government laws

• types of jobs available

• religious beliefs

• population growth policies

Most Russians live west of the Urals because—

• it has warmer climate and better farmland

• it is politically safer

• it has no natural resources

• it borders Europe

Why is farming difficult in much of Russia?

• Soil is too fertile

• Rainfall is excessive

• Growing seasons are short

• No irrigation exists

Which shows dependence on natural resources?

• Oil pipelines

• Cultural diffusion

• Trade unions

• Military bases