Geography Chapter 14
Why is the Volga River important?
It is the longest river in Europe
Describe Humid Continental climate.
Mixed coniferous and deciduous forests
Where is the Arctic Ocean located?
North of Russia
Where is the humid continental climate found?
Northern European Plain and a small part of cou there Siberia
What is the surface vs. volume?
Really really deep but small
Why are the Ural Mountains important?
Rich in iron ore and mineral fuels
Describe Subarctic climate.
Summer's are short and cool. Winters are harsh and long.
How large/big is Russia?
Twice the size of the U.S.
Where is the Lake Baikal?
Western Europe
Where are the aural Mountains located?
Between European Russia and Asian Russia
What bodies of water surround Russia?
Black Sea, Aral Sea, Lake Baikal, Caspian Sea
What is the size/shape of the Caspian Sea?
Cali
Why is Lake Baikal important?
Deepest freshwater lake
Where is subarctic climate found?
Eastern Russia
Where is the Volga River located?
Eastern part of Russia's Norther European Plain
How old is the Lake Baikal?
30 million
How many time zones are there in Russia?
9