Geography - module 2 Eurasia and Central America

What environmental challenges do Lake Balkhash and the Aral Sea face? Lake desiccation and salinization Desertification and lake desiccation and salinization Oil pollution Desertification Desertification, lake desiccation and salinization, and oil pollution

Desertification and lake desiccation and salinization Lake Balkhash and the Aral Sea are affected by desertification and lake desiccation and salinization. Both are covered with diagonal blue lines, indicating that they are harmed by desiccation (drying out of lakes) and salinization (buildup of salts). In addition, much of the land around Lake Balqash is yellow, indicating the area is suffering from desertification.

What is the dominant agricultural pattern in Belarus? Diversified agriculture Large-scale grain production Urban truck farming Belarus is characterized by drylands; there is no agriculture in Belarus. Humid subtropical specialized agricultural production

Diversified agriculture The orange color of Belarus indicates that diversified agriculture is the dominant agricultural pattern in Belarus.

Which of these bodies of water in the Russian domain has the greatest agricultural productivity along its coastline? Lena River Black Sea Barents Sea Sea of Okhotsk Bering Sea

Black Sea The coastline bordering the Black Sea has the greatest agricultural productivity. This area is shaded in light green, olive green, and orange, indicating that diversified agriculture, humid subtropical specialized agriculture, and large scale grain production all occur in this area.

Which of the following methods did the Soviet Union and China use in order to consolidate their control over territory and population in Central Asia? Both instituted strict one-child policies to control indigenous population growth. Both engaged in widespread ethnic cleansing policies to rid their border regions of non-Russians and non-Chinese people. Both restricted migration of ethnic Russians and ethnic Chinese respectively, into Central Asia. Both instituted policies that made Russian and Mandarin the official language of economic transactions. Both created "autonomous" regions.

Both created "autonomous" regions. Both the Soviets and the Chinese maintained nationalistic policies that, on paper at least, afforded indigenous people a measure of cultural autonomy.

What natural resource is found on the Kamchatka Peninsula? Bauxite Coal Tungsten Gold Natural gas

Coal The only natural resource located on the Kamchatka Peninsula is coal. This peninsula is located between the Sea of Okhotsk and the Bering Sea.

Which of these workers would be employed in Georgia? Coal miner Gold miner Diamond buyer Copper company executive Oil rig worker

Coal miner A coal miner would be employed in Georgia. The coal-cart symbol, representing coal, is the only symbol in Georgia.

What is the dominant climate type in Russia? Polar Highland Mild midlatitude Dry Continental midlatitude

Continental midlatitude Continental midlatitude climates, represented by several shades of blue, are the dominant climate type for Russia

How prevalent are forests in Central Asia? Forests cover the Tibetan Plateau. Forests cover about one-quarter of Central Asia. There are no forests in Central Asia. Forests are found along the rivers of Central Asia. Forests cover a small part of Central Asia.

Forests cover a small part of Central Asia. Forests cover only a small part of Central Asia. There are just over a dozen small forested regions.

From where do the majority of undocumented immigrants who have moved to Russia come? Japan Former Soviet republics in Central Asia Southwest Asia Western Europe China

Former Soviet republics in Central Asia Most of Russia's undocumented migrants are young males from Central Asia

Where is the lowest elevation in Central Asia? In the Fergana Valley In the Gobi Desert On the north shore of the Caspian Sea In Kabul, Afghanistan Along the southern coast of Lake Balkhash

On the north shore of the Caspian Sea The lowest elevations usually occur near coastlines, since these areas are at sea level. On this map, the lowest elevation is below sea level and identified by a dark green color. This color is found on the north shore of the Caspian Sea, indicating that it is at the lowest level of elevation shown on the map.

Where are the highest population densities in Central Asia? surrounding the Aral Sea and its tributary, the Syr Darya River the Tibetan Plateau the region surrounding Lake Balkhash along the northern border of the region in the cities

in the cities According to the map legend, population density is represented with color gradients. Light yellow represents low population density while dark red represents high population density. Generally, the areas surrounding cities are in red or dark red, indicating that they are the areas with highest population densities in Central Asia.

Where do most of the people of the Tarim Basin live? along the edge of the Tarim Basin, near streams in the central part of the Tarim Basin in the region surrounding Lake Lop-Nor in the Kunlun Mountains near Lake Ayakkum in the Altun Mountains

along the edge of the Tarim Basin, near streams As shown in the map legend, each red dot represents five thousand people. Many red dots are shown along the edge of the Tarim Basin, especially the areas close to streams. This suggests that most people of the Tarim Basin live in those areas.

What percentage of the world's crude petroleum reserves are found in Russia? 2 percent 20 percent 5 percent 7 percent 13 percent

5 percent The pie chart showing Crude Petroleum Reserves indicates that 5 percent of the world's crude petroleum reserves are found in Russia.

What is the average daily high temperature in Verkhoyansk in January? About -50°F About -30°F About 0°F About -10°F About -70°F

About -50°F According to the climograph for the city of Verkhoyansk, the average daily high temperature in January is about 50 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.

Which country in Central Asia has been the scene of constant geopolitical strife for more than four decades? Mongolia Afghanistan Uzbekistan Tajikistan Kazakhstan

Afghanistan No other Central Asian conflict compares in intensity to the struggle in Afghanistan. The country has been in an effective state of war since the 1979 Soviet invasion.

Which of the following countries was never part of the former Soviet Union? Lithuania Afghanistan Kazakhstan Uzbekistan Ukraine

Afghanistan The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan but never was able to conquer it

Which of the following statements regarding Afghanistan's current economic situation is correct? International investment is rapidly increasing in Afghanistan. Tourism in Afghanistan's urban centers is vital to the continued survival of the Taliban. Afghanistan has limited natural gas and mineral resources. Afghanistan recently applied for membership to the European Union. Afghanistan produces most of the world's opium.

Afghanistan produces most of the world's opium. Opium, used to produce heroin, is southern and western Afghanistan's main cash crop.

Where is desertification found in Central Asia? Along the boundaries of the region's deserts The east coast of the Caspian Sea On the Tibetan Plateau In the Tarim Basin Northern Mongolia, around Ulaanbaatar

Along the boundaries of the region's deserts Desertification is found along the boundaries of Central Asia's deserts. On the map above, deserts are identified with a light red-purple color; immediately next to these regions are extensive patterns of yellow, which identifies regions of desertification.

Where do the majority of people in Xinjiang's Tarim Basin live? Along the edges of the basin. Along the shores of the many lakes found within the Tarim Basin. In irrigated land in the middle of the Tarim Basin. No one lives in the Tarim Basin because it is too dry. In the high mountains which run through the middle of the Tarim Basin.

Along the edges of the basin. Along the edge of the basin dense agricultural settlements are located where streams running out of the surrounding mountains allow for intensive irrigation.

Which of these countries has the overall highest population density? Afghanistan Turkmenistan Tajikistan Kazakhstan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Based on the map, Azerbaijan has a population density of 101-250 people per square kilometer. Its capital, Baku, has a population density of between 1,001 and 12,800 people per square kilometer. All other countries in the region have patches of land with fewer than 6 people per square kilometer.

Which city of Central Asia has a problem with oil pollution? View Available Hint(s)for Part H Baku, Azerbaijan Astana, Kazakhstan Kabul, Afghanistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Baku, Azerbaijan Baku has a problem with oil pollution, as indicated be the dark blue shading and the map legend

Using the information included in the maps below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? Settlement is low in regions with a complex mountain climate, indicated on the climate map by the letter "H." Elevation plays a role in the climate patterns in some parts of Central Asia. Central Asia's settlement pattern is partly explained by the prevalence of dry climates throughout the region. Continental midlatitude climates do not have a dry season. All of the cities shown on the map show seasonality in their temperatures.

Elevation plays a role in the climate patterns in some parts of Central Asia. Central Asia's settlement pattern is partly explained by the prevalence of dry climates throughout the region. All of the cities shown on the map show seasonality in their temperatures. Elevation plays a role in the climate patterns in some parts of Central Asia. The legend describes the characteristics of each climate type. The climate type called complex mountain climate suggests that elevation plays a role in the climate patterns of Central Asia. All of the cities shown on the map show seasonality in their temperatures. Each of the cities on the map has warmer summers and cooler winters, indicating seasonal temperature changes. Central Asia's settlement pattern is partly explained by the prevalence of dry climates throughout the region. In areas where the "Bwk" climate is found, settlement tends to be very sparse.

Which region of Russia is an exclave? Kaliningrad Chechnya Siberia Kamchatka St. Petersburg

Kaliningrad Kaliningrad is wedged between Lithuania and Poland. When Lithuania left the Soviet Union in 1991 the region of Kaliningrad became an exclave.

Which two nations control the access to the majority of the freshwater of Central Asia? Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Mongolia and Kazakhstan Afghanistan and Turkmenistan Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are located high in the mountainous regions of Central Asia and command the freshwater supplies of the region.

Why is most of Central Asia sparsely populated? Northern areas are far too cold to support agriculture. This region was only recently settled by humans. Forest cover is too dense to support settled agriculture and communities. Large areas of desert or highland are too harsh to support human life. There are no major transportation routes in this region.

Large areas of desert or highland are too harsh to support human life. Much of Central Asia is too arid or too high to support human settlement, and even the more favorable areas are only sparsely settled.

What are mikrorayons? Large, Soviet-era housing projects of the 1970s and 1980s Prison labor camps built in Siberia during Soviet times Vacation homes built in the wilderness Gigantic palaces built in Soviet-style construction to commemorate past military victories A suburban single-family home

Large, Soviet-era housing projects of the 1970s and 1980s The largest of these complexes contain up to 100,000 residents. Soviet planners hoped that mikrorayons would foster a sense of community, but most now serve as anonymous bedroom communities for larger metropolitan areas.

What is the dominant agricultural pattern in Ukraine? Large-scale grain production Ukraine is taiga; there is no agriculture in Ukraine. Urban truck farming Humid subtropical specialized agricultural production Diversified agriculture

Large-scale grain production The light green color of the Ukraine indicates that large-scale grain production is the dominant agricultural pattern in Ukraine. In fact, this region is known as the region's "breadbasket."

Which of these cities receives most of its rainfall during the summer months? Kabul, Afghanistan Lhasa, China Tashkent, Uzbekistan Semey, Kazakhstan Almaty, Kazakhstan

Lhasa, China The summer months include June, July, and August in the Northern Hemisphere. According to the climograph, Lhasa receives most of its rainfall in June, July, August, and September. There is very little precipitation in May and October and almost no precipitation in the remaining months.

Which of the following has not happened with the fall of the Soviet Union? Alcoholism-related deaths have increased HIV/AIDS rates have soared Life expectancy has increased with access to private health care Human trafficking has emerged as a major issue Homophobia and violence against the LGBT community remains persistent

Life expectancy has increased with access to private health care Life expectancies have fallen across Eurasia with the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of state-run health care.

What climate type is found along the border between Mongolia and China? Complex mountain climates Subarctic Humid continental, with dry winter, warm summer Midlatitude desert

Midlatitude desert The map indicates that climate type "BWk" is found along most of the border between Mongolia and China, where the Gobi Desert is located. The map legend identifies this as a "Midlatitude desert" climate type.

What is the elevation of the Tibetan Plateau? 500-1,999 meters (between 1,500 and 6,000 feet) 200-499 meters (between 600 and 1,500 feet) 2,000-3,999 meters (between 6,000 and 12,000 feet) 0-199 meters (between 0 and 600 feet) More than 4,000 meters (over 12,000 feet)

More than 4,000 meters (over 12,000 feet) A plateau is a flat, elevated landform, and the Tibetan Plateau occurs within the world's highest mountain range, the Himalayas. On the map, the Tibetan Plateau is shown in gray, which corresponds with the "Elevation in Meters" value of more than 4,000 meters.

Using the information included in the map above to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? Most of the rivers and streams that flow into the Tarim Basin have their source in the surrounding mountains. Some of the streams and rivers in the Tarim Basin dry up during part of the year. The Tarim Basin is located at around 500 to 2000 meters above sea level. The Tarim Basin is located at around 2000 to 4000 meters above sea level. Most of the people in the Tarim Basin live on the eastern edge of the basin.

Most of the rivers and streams that flow into the Tarim Basin have their source in the surrounding mountains. Some of the streams and rivers in the Tarim Basin dry up during part of the year. The Tarim Basin is located at around 500 to 2000 meters above sea level. The Tarim Basin is located at around 500 to 2000 meters above sea level. The background color of the Tarim Basin is yellow, indicating that its elevation in meters is "500-1,999." Settlement in Central Asia is highly dependent on the availability of resources to meet basic human needs. The availability of water is the number-one influence on settlement patterns in the region. Most of the rivers and streams that flow into the Tarim Basin have their source in the surrounding mountains. If you trace the blue lines that symbolize rivers and streams near the settlements in the Tarim Basin, you will find that the lines end in the mountains, which indicates that this is the source of the rivers. Some of the streams and rivers in the Tarim Basin dry up during part of the year. Two types of streams are shown on the map: one is called perennial stream (solid blue line) and the other is called seasonal stream or intermittent stream (dashed blue line). The latter means the stream only flows during part of the year. You may also find those seasonal streams are generally located in the Taklamakan Desert in the center of the Tarim Basin.

Where are the steppes in Central Asia located? Between the Himalayas and the Kunlun Shan In Turkmenistan One steppe is in Kazakhstan; the other is in Mongolia. On the east coast of the Caspian Sea Along the southern boundary of the region, between the Taklamakan and Gobi Deserts

One steppe is in Kazakhstan; the other is in Mongolia A steppe is semi-arid grassland with shorter, less dense grasses than those found in prairies. The two steppes in Central Asia are located near the northern boundary of the region--one in Kazakhstan, the other in Mongolia.

Compared with other countries shown in the pie chart, where does Russia rank in terms of its natural gas reserves? Russia is number 1. Russia is number 15. Russia is number 2. Russia is 27th. Russia is number 9.

Russia is number 1 With 27 percent of the world's natural gas reserves, Russia ranks first.

Using the information included in the maps below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? Natural gas and crude petroleum reserves are measured using the same units. Russia is the only country to rank in the top tier in the production of both crude petroleum and natural gas. The majority of crude petroleum and natural gas reserves are located in less developed countries. North America ranks at the bottom of crude petroleum reserves. Saudi Arabia is one of the top crude petroleum producers. It also has the largest crude petroleum reserve. Russia is one of the top natural gas producers. It also has the largest natural gas reserve.

Russia is the only country to rank in the top tier in the production of both crude petroleum and natural gas. The majority of crude petroleum and natural gas reserves are located in less developed countries. Saudi Arabia is one of the top crude petroleum producers. It also has the largest crude petroleum reserve. Russia is one of the top natural gas producers. It also has the largest natural gas reserve. The majority of crude petroleum and natural gas reserves are located in less developed countries. In both pie charts, the darker shade is used to indicate more developed countries. At least two-thirds of each pie chart is shown in the lighter shade, indicating that most of the reserves of crude petroleum and natural gas are located in less developed countries. Saudi Arabia is one of the top crude petroleum producers. It also has the largest crude petroleum reserve. Russia is one of the top natural gas producers. It also has the largest natural gas reserve. Russia is one of the top two producers of natural gas, and it has the highest percentage of natural gas reserves on Earth. Similarly, Saudi Arabia is one of the top two producers of crude petroleum, and it has the highest percentage of crude petroleum reserves on Earth. Russia is the only country to rank in the top tier in the production of both crude petroleum and natural gas. Russia is shown in the darkest color on both the map showing "Crude Petroleum Production, 2008" and the map showing "Natural Gas Production, 2008." No other country meets these criteria.

In terms of its crude petroleum production in 2008, where did Russia stand? Russia's production is just below 0.01 Quad BTU. Russia produces 11-20 Quad BTU, making it one of the top two countries in the world. Russia produces no crude petroleum. Russia produces 1-10 Quad BTU, putting it among the second-most productive countries in the world. Russia produces 0.01-0.99 Quad BTU, putting it among the countries with the second-lowest level of crude petroleum production.

Russia produces 11-20 Quad BTU, making it one of the top two countries in the world. Russia is colored in dark green, indicating it produced 11-20 Quad BTU in 2008. Saudi Arabia is the only other country in this color, indicating that Russia was one of the top two countries producing crude petroleum in the world in 2008.

Based on its natural gas production in 2008, where did Russia stand? Russia produces over 20 Quad BTU, making it one of the top two countries in the world. Russia produces 1-20 Quad BTU, putting it among the second-most productive countries in the world. Russia produces 0.01-0.99 Quad BTU, putting it among the countries with the second-lowest level of natural gas production. Russia's production is just below 0.01 Quad BTU. Russia produces no natural gas.

Russia produces over 20 Quad BTU, making it one of the top two countries in the world. Russia is colored in dark orange, indicating it produced over 20 Quad BTU in 2008. The United States is the only other country in this color, indicating that Russia was one of the top two countries producing natural gas in the world in 2008.

What agricultural region covers the largest area in the Russian domain? Taiga Tundra Large-scale grain production Diversified agriculture Urban truck farming

Taiga Shown in a reddish purple, taiga is by far the agricultural region that covers the largest area in the Russian domain.

Using the information included in the map below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? Most of Russia's manufacturing regions are located in the eastern half of the country. Russia's largest forests are located near St. Petersburg and Vladivostok. Russia's railroad connects Moscow to Vladivostok. Ukraine is the source of the natural gas carried by the Siberian Gas Pipeline. The Russian domain is rich in natural resources.

Russia's largest forests are located near St. Petersburg and Vladivostok. Russia's railroad connects Moscow to Vladivostok. The Russian domain is rich in natural resources. Russia's railroad connects Moscow to Vladivostok. Moscow is the westernmost city on Russia's railroad. The easternmost city is Vladivostok, which is located on Russia's east coast, near its border with China and North Korea. The Russian domain is rich in natural resources. The legend indicates that more than a dozen significant resources are found throughout the Russian domain. Russia's largest forests are located near St. Petersburg and Vladivostok. The map shows four "Forestry" areas. The two largest are near St. Petersburg and Vladivostok.

What factor explains the settlement pattern along the border between Mongolia and China? Settlement is sparse because the mountains in the region are too steep. Settlement is sparse because the Gobi Desert is located there. Settlement is consistent, with several cities located along the rivers in this region. Settlement is consistently in the range of 26-100 people per square kilometer because of the fertile soil in the region. Settlement in the region is high because of the immigration of Han Chinese to the area.

Settlement is sparse because the Gobi Desert is located there. According to the inset box in the upper right-hand corner, the Gobi Desert is located along the border of China and Mongolia and is virtually uninhabited.

Which city is located in a dry climate region? St. Petersburg Moscow Irkutsk Yekaterinburg Simferopol

Simferopol Dry climate regions are identified by a pale yellow color. The area where Simferopol is located is shaded in pale yellow, indicating that its climate is dry.

Using the information included in the map below to guide you, which four of the following statements are probably true? The Sea of Okhotsk is probably not a good place for a beach resort. A few small areas within the region have a mild midlatitude climate. There is little seasonality in temperature in the Russian domain. Moscow gets more rainfall than any other city shown on the climate map of the Russian domain. The climate in the northernmost part of the region is tundra.

The Sea of Okhotsk is probably not a good place for a beach resort. A few small areas within the region have a mild midlatitude climate. Moscow gets more rainfall than any other city shown on the climate map of the Russian domain. The climate in the northernmost part of the region is tundra. The climate in the northernmost part of the region is tundra. The northernmost part of the region is a light purple and is marked with the letters "ET." ET indicates a Polar (E) Tundra (T) climate. The Sea of Okhotsk is probably not a good place for a beach resort. The coastline bordering the Sea of Okhotsk is identified as "Subarctic," which would have almost no appeal for tourists looking for a warm, sunny beach. Moscow gets more rainfall than any other city shown on the climate map of the Russian domain. Moscow's average annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, more than any other city shown on the map. A few small areas within the region have a mild midlatitude climate. These are the areas with the green color.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the ethnolinguistic geography of Afghanistan? Pashtuns tend to be located in northern Afghanistan and speak a Turkic language. The Persian-speaking Hazara are most frequently found along the border with Iran. Uzbeks tend to be located in southern Afghanistan and speak an Indo-European language The Pashtun are one of the most concentrated ethnic groups in Afghanistan. The Tajik, who speak an Indo-European language, tend be located in northeastern Afghanistan.

The Tajik, who speak an Indo-European language, tend be located in northeastern Afghanistan. Tajik are found in northeastern Afghanistan near the border with neighboring Tajikistan.

Check all that apply. The Ural River is one of Central Asia's important rivers of the desert zone. The Tibetan Plateau is higher in elevation than the Tien Shan. Much of Central Asia is dry. Water is more plentiful in the western part of the region than in the eastern part. The lowest elevations in Central Asia are found in the eastern part of the region.

The Tibetan Plateau is higher in elevation than the Tien Shan. Much of Central Asia is dry. Water is more plentiful in the western part of the region than in the eastern part. Much of Central Asia is dry. The region contains four deserts (Gobi, Taklamakan, Kyzyl Kum, and Kara Kum) and two steppe regions in the north. The Tibetan Plateau is higher in elevation than the Tien Shan. Based on the "Elevation in Meters" inset, the Tien Shan mountain range is between 2,000 and 4,000 meters high, whereas the Tibetan Plateau is more than 4,000 meters in elevation. Water is more plentiful in the western part of the region than in the eastern part. The three largest bodies of water in Central Asia (Caspian Sea, Aral Sea, and Lake Balkhash) are located in the western part of the region. The eastern part of the region has very few rivers, and no large lakes.

What physical feature marks the eastern boundary of the cultural subregion known as "European Russia" and separates it from Siberia? The Volga River The Caucasus Mountains The Ural Mountains The Yenisey River Intersection of the Eurasian and North American plates

The Ural Mountains The Ural Mountains are regarded as the boundary between European Russia and Siberian Russia.

Using the information included in the two maps below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine have a smaller percentage of agriculturally productive land than does Russia. Large-scale grain production is most common in the Dfb (humid continental, cool summer) climate region. The area in the easternmost part of Russia with the Dwb climate enables higher agricultural productivity than the rest of the areas along the eastern coast. The western part of the Russian domain has the greatest agricultural productivity. Harsh climate in the Russian domain limits agriculture in the region.

The area in the easternmost part of Russia with the Dwb climate enables higher agricultural productivity than the rest of the areas along the eastern coast. The western part of the Russian domain has the greatest agricultural productivity. Harsh climate in the Russian domain limits agriculture in the region. In the easternmost part of Russia, the area that has a Dwb climate is the most agriculturally productive. The Dwb climate is a humid continental climate, with dry winters and a cool summer. Diversified agriculture dominates in this Dwb climate region. Elsewhere in the eastern part of Russia, taiga dominates. Harsh climate in the Russian domain limits agriculture in the region. Poor soils also limit the agricultural productivity. The western part of the Russian domain has the greatest agricultural productivity. All four types of agriculture (diversified agriculture, large-scale grain production, urban truck farming, and humid subtropical specialized agricultural production) are found in the western part of the Russian domain. The highest density of human settlement is also found in this area, which makes sense because people generally settle in areas that meet their basic needs for water, food, and moderate temperatures.

Using the information included in the map below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? The presence of rivers plays a key role in settlement in the southwestern part of Central Asia. Most of Tibet's population is found in the northern part of the country. The largest metropolitan areas in Central Asia have no more than 5 million people. Vast areas of Central Asia have few, if any, people. The Aral Sea and Lake Balkhash are population centers.

The largest metropolitan areas in Central Asia have no more than 5 million people. Vast areas of Central Asia have few, if any, people. The presence of rivers plays a key role in settlement in the southwestern part of Central Asia. The areas closest to rivers generally have high population density. The inset box associated with Uzbekistan also indicates that population concentrations are found in the river valleys in Uzbekistan. Vast areas of Central Asia have few, if any, people. In large portions of Central Asia, the population density is fewer than 6 people per square kilometer, as indicated by the light yellow color throughout the map. The largest metropolitan areas in Central Asia have no more than 5 million people. According to the map legend, the size of the dot symbol suggests the population size of the corresponding metropolitan area. You can see on the map the largest dot symbol belongs to "Metropolitan areas 1-4.99 million." Therefore the largest metropolitan areas in Central Asia have no more than 5 million people.

One manufacturing region is a source of petroleum, natural gas, and hydroelectric power. Which one is it? The region in which Yekaterinburg is located The region in which Moscow is located The region in which Donetsk is located The region in which Volgograd and Samara are located The region in which Novokuznetsk and Novosibirsk are located

The region in which Volgograd and Samara are located Three symbols—a blue flame indicating natural gas, an oil rig indicating petroleum, and a dam with electric power lines indicating hydroelectric power—are all present within the manufacturing region where Volgograd and Samara are located.

Since 2009, public protests have challenged President Putin's authority in Russia. The urban middle class, human rights groups, and opposition political parties are concerned with Putin's strong-arm leadership style and increasingly close ties to what group or organization? The KGBNATO The European Union The Orthodox Church The siloviki

The siloviki If Putin gained the support of members of the nation's military and security forces, the siloviki, it would be easier for him to continue his strong-arm leadership style.

Check all that apply. There are two large desert regions in Central Asia. Two rivers that flow into the Aral Sea have been diverted for irrigation. Lack of moisture is a leading cause of the environmental problems in Central Asia. Oil pollution is a general problem throughout Central Asia. Deforestation is a problem in Central Asia.

There are two large desert regions in Central Asia. Two rivers that flow into the Aral Sea have been diverted for irrigation. Lack of moisture is a leading cause of the environmental problems in Central Asia. Lack of moisture is a leading cause of environmental problems in Central Asia. Much of the region is either desert or subject to desertification. Lake desiccation and salinization are additional problems in this region that are caused by lack of moisture. There are two large desert regions in Central Asia. One large desert region is in the western part of Central Asia, and includes the Kyzyl Kum and Kara Kum deserts. A second large desert region is in the eastern part, running in an east-west direction along the southern part of the region, and includes the Taklamakan and Gobi Deserts. Two rivers, the Amu Darya River and the Syr Darya River, flow into the Aral Sea and have been diverted for irrigation. Much of Central Asia has a relatively clean environment, largely because of the relatively low population density. It should also be noted that the low level of economic development also contributes to the relatively clean environment. It might be tempting to conclude that the environmental problems that do exist are entirely natural and caused by the dry climate. However, human actions do play a role. For example, diversion of rivers for irrigation purposes takes water that would otherwise flow into the Aral Sea, the Caspian Sea, and Lake Balkhash, and uses it to water crops. Because this water is not available to replenish these bodies of water, they are shrinking in size, and becoming saltier. Additionally, an initiative to cultivate the relatively dry steppe lands helped to spread desertification. Steppe lands cannot easily support crops and are easily harmed by excessive livestock grazing. Finally, oil pollution is caused by pumping oil, which is an export for several countries in Central Asia.

The pastoral nomads of the mountains of Central Asia base their economy on what? View Available Hint(s)for Part A The existence of large alluvial fans for water The Silk Road Petroleum Transhumance Loess

Transhumance Pastoral nomads are noted for their traditional economy based on transhumance, where they move their flocks from lowland pastures in the winter to highland meadows in the summer.

Which of the following statements is true regarding language in Ukraine? Ukrainian-speaking people primarily reside in northern Ukraine while Russian-speaking people reside in southern Ukraine. Russian speakers and Ukrainian speakers are spread evenly across Ukraine. Ukrainian-speaking people primarily reside in eastern Ukraine while Russian-speaking people reside in western Ukraine. Ukrainian-speaking people primarily reside in western Ukraine while Russian-speaking people reside in eastern Ukraine. The Crimean Peninsula is primarily Ukrainian-speaking.

Ukrainian-speaking people primarily reside in western Ukraine while Russian-speaking people reside in eastern Ukraine. The linguistic divide in Ukraine is sharp, with the Ukrainian language in the west and the Russian language in the east.

What is the driest city shown on the map? Semey, Kazakhstan Tashkent, Uzbekistan Kabul, Afghanistan Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Ürümqi, China

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Ulaanbaatar's annual precipitation is only 7.7 inches of rainfall each year, the lowest of all the cities shown on the map. This also qualifies as a desert.

Which of the following statements regarding women's rights in Afghanistan is correct? The Taliban strongly supported women's literacy campaigns. Women in traditional Afghan society have considerable freedom and civil liberties. The Taliban supported women's rights and lifted many restrictions during their rule in the 1990s. Women in the rural areas of Afghanistan in particular have seen a significant improvement in their social standing. Under Afghanistan's new constitution, 25% of parliamentary seats are reserved for women.

Under Afghanistan's new constitution, 25% of parliamentary seats are reserved for women. While this is an improvement with regards to women's political representation, the social position of women in rural areas of Afghanistan has not significantly changed.

What has become the primary destination for Russian petroleum products in the 21st century? The United States Southwest Asia Western Europe South Asia Latin America

Western Europe The primary destination for Russian petroleum products has overwhelmingly been western Europe.

Which of the following regions is located in the cultural hearth of the Russian Empire? Siberia Western Russia South Asia Central Asia Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia

Western Russia The Slavic peoples are a northern branch of the Indo-European ethno-linguistic family who intermarried with southward-moving warriors known as Varangians, or Rus. This region is the cultural hearth of the Russian Empire.

Which of the following physical features characterizes most of Central Asia? plains and basins plateaus mountains tundra rainforest

plains and basins Most of Central Asia is characterized by plains and basins. This lower-lying zone features a central belt of deserts and a northern strip of semiarid steppes.