World Geo Russia U5

What is true of the climate of the Arctic Circle?

During the summer solstice, sun shines continually for several days.

Which political leader attempted to rescue the USSR by means of greater openness to capitalism?

Mikhail Gorbachev

Why is concern for environmental recovery on the rise?

Studies have linked health problems with pollution.

What is NOT true of the Ural Mountains?

They contain one quarter of the worlds diamonds

Which of the following are true of the Caucasus Mountains?

They stretch from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea. Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Russia. They are impressive in height.

Who was the Russian leader who helped the Russian economy achieve greater industrial production since the year 2000?

Vladimir Putin

Which river along the Northern European Plain is an important source of hydroelectric power to Russia?

Volga River

Name the four most prominent rivers in European Russia.

Volga River Don River Dvina River Dnieper River

What is the leading economic sector in Russia today?

industry

How does the United States compare in size to Russia?

it is less than half the size of Russia

What does a hectare measure?

land size

What is NOT a significant part of Russia's industrial economic sector?

small car manufacturing

What are several reasons for environmental devastation in Russia?

-Financial crisis at the end of the Soviet era. -The needs of the people were given higher priority than environmental conditions -Extreme exploitation of natural resources. -Soviet era politics showed little concern for the environment.

What is true of the Volga River?

-It brings fresh water to the Northern European Plains. -It is the longest river in Russia. -It has provided the means for survival for humans and animals for thousands of years. -Moscow is built on the river.

Which is true of Russia's tundra climate?

-It is located north of the Arctic Circle. -It has little to no vegetation. -Only plants that require little sunlight will grow in a tundra environment.

What is TRUE of St. Petersburg?

-It is often called the most western city in Russia in terms of its location and culture. -It is the busiest commercial port on the Baltic Sea.

Which of the following is true of Russian demographics?

-Moscow's population rivals the population of New York City. -Over Seventy percent of Russians live in urban areas.

What is true of Russia's air pollution problem?

-Pollution is due largely to industrial emissions. -Motor vehicle emissions contribute a considerable amount to the pollution problem.

Which of the following animals are found in the Russian taiga?

-Siberian tiger -brown bear

What is true of nuclear pollution during the Soviet era?

-Soviet nuclear submarines dumped nuclear waste into the ocean. -Millions of Russian acres have radioactive pollution. -Many nuclear accidents occurred but were not made public.

The most populated cities in Russia are _____ and _____.

-St. Petersburg -Moscow

Which of the following statements accurately describes a command economy?

-The government controls what goods and services are produced. -Citizens cannot influence or direct the economy.

Which of the following bodies of water has been affected by Russia's pollution problem?

-Volga River -Black Sea -Caspian Sea -Lake Baikal

Which grains are grown on the Black Earth Belt in Russia?

-barley -wheat -rye -oats

What is a major source of water pollution in Russia?

-chemical waste -industrial waste

Which of the following light industry products have boosted Russia's industry sector?

-electronics -software

What factors have led to an increase in the death rate of Russia?

-increase in alcoholism -poor healthcare -stress from sudden change

How has Russia's harsh climate affected its people?

-increased their tolerance for difficulty and hardship -protected them from invaders

Which of the following natural resources are important to Russia's economy?

-natural gas -timber -fish

What makes much of Russia's natural resources difficult to exploit?

-not enough workers -climate -distance from populated areas

Europe relies heavily on which of the following Russian energy resources?

-oil - natural gas

Why has the soil of Russia's Black Earth Belt been damaged?

-overuse -industrial waste -pesticides

What led to the fall of the USSR?

-political failure -economic failure

What is the meaning of the Russian term "perestroika?"

-to reconstruct -to rebuild

What is true of the population of Russia?

Alcoholism is thought to be contributing to the decline in population.

What two seas are located along Russia's northern border?

Barents Sea and East Siberia Sea

Which sea is especially important to Russia's military power?

Black Sea

What two seas border Russia in the south?

Black Sea and Caspian Sea

After the dissolution of the USSR, what was NOT true of the Russian economy?

Capitalism gained a quick foothold causing Russia to rapidly become a powerful economy.

What well-known nuclear disaster occurred under Soviet rule?

Chernobyl

Why is the Volga River called "Mother Volga" by the Russian people?

It has been an important water source to the people since the country's beginning.

What is NOT true of the taiga?

It has been under a political boundary dispute for over 200 years.

Why is Russia known as an "energy superpower?"

It has large reserves of oil, coal, and natural gas.

What is NOT true of Siberia?

It is an active volcano area.

What is NOT true of Russia?

It is bordered on the west side by the Pacific Ocean.

What is true of the steppe climate zone?

It is considered Russia's most fertile area

What is NOT true of the continental climate zone?

It is considered the coldest place on earth.

Which of the following is NOT a reason Lake Baikal is known as the "Pearl of Siberia?"

It is full of oysters.

Why is the Russian taiga so important to the world?

It is one of the world's largest producers of oxygen.

What is true of the Siberian Plateau?

It lies to the east of the Siberian Plain. The elevation varies across the plateau. It borders the Sayan Mountains. It is bound by mountains to the south.

What is NOT true of the Northern European Plain?

Its vast size has protected Russia from invasion.

Where in Russia would active volcanoes be found?

Kamchatka Peninsula

Which of the following is NOT true of Russia's coal reserves?

Most coal is mined near the Caspian Sea.

Which of the following statements is NOT true of Russia's use of oil and energy?

Most of Russia's oil reserves are located on the Northern European Plain.

What is the highest peak in Russia?

Mount Elbrus

On which plain are Moscow and St. Petersburg located?

Northern European Plain

Which of the following are great plains in Russia?

Northern European Plain Siberian Plain

What percentage of the world's natural gas comes from Russia?

Over 20 percent

Name the two oceans that are located along the coastline of Russia.

Pacific and Arctic

Why has it been difficult for Russian society to change from a command economy to a capitalist economy?

People expected to be given jobs without earning the position.

Which of the following was NOT true of the USSR economy?

Perestroika increased government control over small businesses, farms, and the military.

Russia is located on which continent?

Russia is located on the Eurasian continent.

What is NOT true of agriculture in Russia?

Russia's agricultural sector creates more food than the country can consume.

When reserves on the European Plain were depleted, where did the communist government of the (former) U.S.S.R. turn for oil, natural gas, and coal exploration?

Siberia

Where are most of Russia's coal and oil supplies found?

Siberia

Where are the Baikal Mountains located?

Siberia

What Russian plain is located to the east of the Ural Mountains?

Siberian Plain

Which two landforms have helped invaders attack Russia's major cities?

Siberian Plain Northern European Plain

During what era did a great amount of environmental pollution occur in Russia?

Soviet

What is true of the Baltic Sea?

St. Petersburg is a port city on the Baltic Sea.

Twenty-one percent of Russia's electricity comes from what energy source?

hydroelectric

Which mountain range divides European Russia and Asian Russia?

The Ural Mountains

Why does Russia rely on other countries for food production?

The agricultural sector is still too small to feed all the people.

What happened to small farmers under communism?

The government took the farmers' land to make collective farms.

Which of the following statements about the Black Sea is TRUE?

The only outlet is the Bosporus Strait. It provides a water route to the Mediterranean Sea. Russia maintains a naval force in this sea. It is bordered by Turkey and Ukraine.

What is NOT true of Russia's production of electricity?

Twenty-eight percent of the electricity created comes from hydroelectric power plants.

What is true of the change in Russia from a command economy to a capitalist economy?

Unemployment did not exist under a command economy as it did under capitalism.

What physical feature is located to the east of the Volga River?

Ural Mountains

Which Siberian city holds the record as the coldest city in the world?

Verkhoyansk

Which of the following is responsible for damaging Russia's forests?

acid rain

What is the national tree of Russia and where does it grow most frequently?

birch tree, continental climate

Where is the Siberian Plateau located?

central Siberia

What is the name of the nutrient-rich soil found in Russia's Black Belt?

chernozem

What type of economic system did Russia have while under the control of the USSR?

command

What vegetation is typical of the subarctic zone in Russia?

coniferous trees and plants

Most farming occurs within the _____ climate zone of Russia.

continental

Within which climate zone does most of Russia's population live?

continental

What often stops the flow of the Yenisei River in Siberia?

ice

What percentage of Russia's surface water is estimated to be polluted?

nearly 75 percent

How many mountain ranges are located in Russia?

nine

What has been the most important resource in boosting the Russian economy?

oil

Which of the following are physical characteristics of Russia's landscape?

plains rivers plateaus forests mountain ranges coastlines

What is the name of the currency used in Russia

ruble

Why is it dangerous to drink tap water in parts of Russia?

sewage

What type of climate is found in southwestern Russia, its most fertile region?

steppe

What percentage of Russia's territory is considered tundra?

ten

Russia is the leading exporter of _____.

timber

What is the most abundant natural resource found in the taiga?

timber

Which of the following minerals is NOT found in Russia in large quantity?

tin

Most of Russia's population lives on which side of the Ural Mountains?

west