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P SCALE 4A RUSSIA PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

The majority of farming in Russia and the Republics takes place where the rich fertile soil known as is located.

a)

Taiga

b)

Permafrost

c)

Siberia

d)

North Atlantic Drift

e)

Chernozem

2.

Even in summer months, the ____ layer of soil stays frozen in Siberia.

a)

Taiga

b)

Permafrost

c)

Siberia

d)

North Atlantic Drift

e)

Chernozem

3.

The _____________________ ocean current is the main reason why western Europe has a much warmer and humid climate type.

a)

Taiga

b)

Permafrost

c)

Siberia

d)

North Atlantic Drift

e)

Chernozem

4.

The region known as ________________ is dominated by the Subarctic and Tundra climate types causing populations there to be remote and insignificant. 

a)

Taiga

b)

Permafrost

c)

Siberia

d)

North Atlantic Drift

e)

Chernozem

5.

Russia has vast reserves of lumber which they take from their ______________ forests. 

a)

Taiga

b)

Permafrost

c)

Siberia

d)

North Atlantic Drift

e)

Chernozem

6.

How do the Ural Mountains affect the distribution of climate regions in Russia?

a)

A. The northern side of the mountain range receives cool, rainy weather, while the southern side is a desert.

b)

B. The western side of the mountain range receives warm continental winds, while the eastern side is much cooler and drier.

c)

C. The western side receives cold, arctic weather, while the eastern side is protected from weather extremes and has a mild climate.

d)

D. The western side of the mountain range receives warm Mediterranean winds, while the eastern side is affected by Indian

7.

Explain how climate and human environmental interaction has caused the Aral sea to dry up:

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8.

Explain how the Ural mountains and latitude attribute to the climatic conditions in Siberia:

4 lines
9.

Create a map showing where 2 different climate types are located in the region. Draw in and color the climate types and explain which factors of L.OW.E.L. cause the climates to exist. WE ARE GOING TO USE WESTERN RUSSIA WHICH IS HUMID CONTINENTAL AND SIBERIA WHICH IS SUBARCTIC CLIMATE. WHY IS IT WARMER AND WETTER IN THE WEST WHILE IT IS COLDER, DRIER AND MORE EXTREME CLIMATE IN SIBERIA?

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10.

Moscow is...

a)

colder than most of the other European capitals

b)

in the region where most Russians live

c)

the capital of Russia

d)

all of these

11.

Which city has a month of very little daylight?

a)

Kiev

b)

St Petersburg

c)

Moscow

d)

Sterling

12.

Which region of Russia is located west of the Ural Mountains on the Russian Plain?

a)

Siberia

b)

The Far East

c)

Southern Russia

d)

The Russian Core

13.

Click on the Arctic Ocean.

14.

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.