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WorksheetsRMS Russia Physical Geography
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 27mins
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Class
Date
1.
From El Maestro:
CS: 2.3.B, 3.1.A., 3.1.B.
Today, you will read and answer questions about the PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY of RUSSIA and EURASIAN REPUBLICS. This quiz covers PAGES 141 through 145 in your textbook. I have given you adequate time to read and answer each question. RE-READ before you answer. If you understand these instructions, mark block A below.
CS: 2.3.B, 3.1.A., 3.1.B.
Today, you will read and answer questions about the PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY of RUSSIA and EURASIAN REPUBLICS. This quiz covers PAGES 141 through 145 in your textbook. I have given you adequate time to read and answer each question. RE-READ before you answer. If you understand these instructions, mark block A below.
a)
A
b)
B
2.
True or False: Russia is the largest country in the world?
a)
True
b)
False
3.
See map on page 142: Geographers identify a specific mountain range that separates the Northern European Plain from the Western Siberian Plain. Moscow is the capital of Russia but is located to the West of this range. So is St. Petersburg, Russia. What mountain range is it?
a)
Genges Mountains
b)
Ural Mountains
c)
Moscow Mountains
d)
Siberian Mountains
4.
How far does the Russian landmass stretch across earth from West to East?
a)
2,000 miles
b)
8,000 miles
c)
10,000 miles
d)
6,000 miles
5.
Textbook: Look at the map at the top right of page 143 called POPULATION DENSITY. Where do most people live in the country of Russia?
a)
In the East
b)
In the Central Area
c)
In the West
d)
In the North
6.
On maps like on page 142 and 145, the Eurasian Republics can be seen lying South of Russia. What seas are East and West of the Caucasus Mountains?
a)
Blue and Caspian Seas
b)
Caspian and Black Seas
c)
Red and Blue Seas
d)
Red and Black Seas
7.
See CLIMATE map on page 145. Located South of Russia, what country is the largest of the Eurasian Republics?
a)
Uzbekistan
b)
Turkmenistan
c)
Kazakhstan
d)
Armenia
8.
Reading note page 143: In much of SW Russia and N. Kazakhstan, the very large plains are called what?
a)
Mountains
b)
Curves
c)
Steppes
d)
Plains
9.
REVIEW QUESTION: Why is Northern Russia (Siberia) so cold?
a)
It's located North of the Arctic Ocean
b)
It's located West of the Arctic Ocean
c)
It's located South of the Arctic Ocean
d)
It's located East of the Arctic Ocean
10.
True or False: Page 143; The deserts and mountains of Central Asia form natural barriers between Russia and its neighbor republics.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
True or False: Russia has a coastline in the Arctic Ocean used for commercialism but its icy conditions and cold temperatures limit shipping and trading during each year.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Page 144: About 50% of the land in Russia is what?
a)
Permafrost
b)
Permalast
c)
Permafreeze
d)
Permacold
13.
Page 144: Why do most Russians live in the West?
a)
It's colder in the West
b)
The climate is not as harsh
c)
Less to do
d)
I have no idea
14.
Regarding climate and vegetation, most of Siberia is considered what where only small plants can grow?
a)
Tunisia
b)
Tundra
c)
Tornadoes
d)
Time-machines
15.
What is the Taiga?
a)
a forest area where evergreens grow
b)
a flat area of non-plant life
c)
a mountainous region
d)
an ocean no one knows about
16.
Page 144: Permafrost prevents most trees from growing because...
a)
The climate is just too cold.
b)
Trees don't grow in Russia
c)
Their roots cannot spread deep under the ground.
d)
The stems break off in the Spring.
17.
Critical Thinking: Hint on Page 145. You live in a huge cabin in the Russian taiga large enough to hold three families. You have several brothers to help you cut down trees for sale on the market in Moscow. What business would you probably be in?
a)
Beaver Industry
b)
Timber Industry
c)
Marine Industry
d)
Skins Industry
18.
Map Skills Assessment: Page 145 provides a map of the RUSSIAN CLIMATE. You live in Moscow. What climate do you experience according to the map?
a)
Dry-Arid
b)
Humid- No dry season
c)
Humid Warm- Dry season
d)
Humid Cold- No dry season
19.
What is the capital of Russia?
a)
Stalingrad
b)
Moscow
c)
St. Petersburg
d)
Ridensburg
20.
What kind of CLIMATE would Mariners (shippers and traders) experience while working on the Northern coastline of Russia? See map on page 145.
a)
Warm-Polar
b)
Humid-Polar
c)
Hot-Polar
d)
Cold-Polar
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