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Russia: Vocabulary Check

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the best characterization of a Taiga biome?

a)
Hot temperatures, deciduous forests, and a long growing season
b)
Tropical climate, grasslands, and year-round growing season
c)
Cold temperatures, coniferous forests, and a short growing season
d)
Polar climate, tundra, and no growing season
2.

The Ring of Fire was created due to what geographic phenomenon?

a)
Volcanic eruptions
b)
Glacial movement
c)
Tectonic plate movements and subduction zones
d)

El Nino Pacific currents

3.

What effects does chernozem have on the country of Russia?

a)
It has a positive effect on agriculture and contributes to the country's agricultural productivity.
b)

It produces a rich grain that allows Russia's cattle industry to flourish.

c)

It allows for the rapid collection of rain water for agriculture.

d)

It leads rapid industrialization due to availability of metal ore.

4.

What is the significance of the Ural Mountains to Russia

a)
They are a popular tourist destination for skiing and snowboarding
b)
The Ural Mountains are known for their lush forests and diverse wildlife
c)
They are home to the highest peak in Russia
d)

They act as a natural boundary between the European and Asian parts of the country.

5.

Which physical characteristics best describe Siberia?

a)
Tropical climate, desert landscapes, small forests
b)
Mild climate, grasslands, mountainous terrain
c)
Temperate climate, swamps, coastal beaches
d)
Cold climate, vast forests, tundra landscapes
6.

Continentality has what impact on the Russian climate?

a)
Extreme temperature variations between summer and winter
b)
Increased precipitation
c)

Decreased Precipitation

d)
Consistent mild temperatures year-round
7.

Which part of Russia has the highest population?

8.

How do Mountains affect a regions climate?

a)
Mountains have no impact on a region's climate
b)

Mountains create a cooling effect on the region, increasing snowfall.

c)

Mountains can affect a region's climate by blocking the flow of air masses, decreasing precipitation.

d)
Mountains cause extreme heat in the region
9.

Which of the following Russian cities has the highest latitude?

a)
Murmansk
b)
Moscow
c)
Sochi
d)
St. Petersburg
10.

What is the name of the railroad that goes across all of Russia

(a)  

11.

What is Permafrost and how does it impact human settlements?

a)
Permafrost is a type of dessert that impacts human settlements by attracting wildlife.
b)
Permafrost is a type of rock that impacts human settlements by providing a stable foundation for buildings.
c)
Permafrost is a type of water source that impacts human settlements by providing clean drinking water.
d)
Permafrost is frozen soil that impacts human settlements by causing infrastructure damage.
12.

What is the role of the Volga River in Russia's economy?

a)

It provides a major transportation route for trade

b)

It is a major source of hydroelectric power

c)

It is a major tourist attraction, contributing to the tourism industry

d)

All of the above

13.

The number and diversity of fast-food restaurants across east China have mushroomed in the past several years with no end in sight. From wonton to pizza to east China’s favorite—fried chicken—, fast-food and chain restaurants are popular, partly because they are more affordable than other types of restaurants to a great number of Chinese.

As recently as 1993, Chinese consumers had few fast-food choices. Restaurant food was limited to five-star hotels, traditional Chinese restaurants, and street-side wonton, pulled noodle, and tea-egg vendors.

Fast-food restaurants in east China can be defined as Western-style or those specializing in Chinese food.

—Ag Exporter, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, July 1997

13.

Which title would be most appropriate for the article excerpted above?

a)

The Diffusion of Cultural Food Practices

b)

The Convergence of Natural Resources

c)

The Globalization of Service Industries

d)

The Growth of Food-Service Monopolies