Russia's Population and Historical Events

Russia's Population and Historical Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video discusses Russia's vast size and its shrinking population, highlighting historical and modern factors contributing to this trend. The impact of World War II, post-war echoes, and geographic challenges are explored. Future projections suggest further population decline, with Russia potentially falling in global rankings. The video concludes with a promotion for Audible.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue facing Russia despite its vast land area?

Lack of natural resources

Declining population

Political instability

Environmental pollution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event significantly contributed to Russia's population decline in the 20th century?

The Space Race

The Cold War

World War II

The Russian Revolution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the survival chance for boys born in the USSR in 1923 to reach their 23rd birthday?

50%

30%

20%

10%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major consequence of the USSR's collapse in 1991 on Russia's population?

Increased birth rates

Economic prosperity

Population growth

Population decline

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the modern factors contributing to Russia's population decline?

Technological advancements

Increased immigration

Annexation of Crimea

Improved healthcare

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Russia's population lives in the European part of the country?

90%

77%

50%

23%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant geographic challenge for Russia in terms of population settlement?

Lack of water resources

Dense forests

Mountainous terrain

Inhospitable Siberian climate

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