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

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1 Unit 6: RUSSIA

2 How do the Ural Mountains affect the distribution of climate regions in Russia? A. The northern side of the mountain range receives cool, rainy weather, while the southern side is a hot desert. B. The western side of the mountain range receives warm continental winds, while the eastern side is much cooler and drier. C. The western side receives cold, arctic weather, while the eastern side is protected from weather extremes and has a mild climate. [Default] D. [MC Any] The western side of the mountain range [MC All] receives warm Mediterranean winds, while the eastern side is affected by Indian Ocean monsoon rains.

3 Which areas are the MOST densely populated parts of Russia? A. The eastern and northern regions. B. The west and southwestern regions. C. The eastern and western regions. D. The center of the country. [Default] [MC Any] [MC All]

4 Which geographic factors influence the distribution of the population? A. Southern areas have a higher population density due to nearby access to Indian Ocean trade routes. B. Northern regions have a higher population density due to easy access to the sea and better timberland. C. Western areas have a higher population density due to the warmer climate and more arable [Default] land than eastern areas. D. [MC Any] Eastern areas have a higher [MC All] population density due to the flat terrain, allowing for extensive trade routes and the growth of trading cities.

5 Physical Geography of Russia: The Land Russia is the world s largest country. Spans 11 time zones Contains 9 mountain ranges Borders 13 seas, 3 oceans, and 14 other countries.

6 Physical Geo of Russia : The Land Mountains Ural Mountains Division with Europe. Caucasus Mountains Between the seas.

7 Physical Geo of Russia: The Land Vast plains cover 50% of Russia. North European Plain European Russia. West Siberian Plan

8 Why has Siberia become an increasingly valuable area to Russia? A. The Russian military use the region to limit the influence of China on East Asia. B. Most Russian prisons are built in the area to take advantage of the remote location. C. The many natural resources have led to expanding industry and [Default] trade. [MC Any] D. [MC All] Siberian ice is transported west for agriculture in drought regions and around the Ural Mountains.

9 Siberia has many natural resources which have not been utilized. All of the following are probable reasons for this EXCEPT: A. climate B. elevation C. distance D. terrain [Default] [MC Any] [MC All]

10 How do geography and location contribute to the climate of Siberia? A. Siberia is a vast, grassy plain protected from cold winds by the Ural Mountains. B. Siberia is surrounded on all sides by mountains, keeping the climate predictable and stable. C. Siberia has few geographic barriers with the Gobi Desert, giving the region a warm climate most of the year. [Default] D. [MC Any] Siberia is a vast, flat region partly within [MC All] the Arctic Circle with few geographic barriers to the freezing winds from the north.

11 Physical Geo of Russia : The Land Water Longest continuous coastline of any country. Russia touches Arctic and Pacific Oceans Black Sea Sea of Marmara Daranelles Caspian Sea

12 Physical Geo of Russia : The Land Rivers The Volga Mother Volga Most vital to Russia Siberian Rivers Ob, Irtysh, Yenisey, and the Lena.

13 Physical Geo of Russia : Climate and Vegetation Most of Russia has a harsh climate with long, cold winters and short, relatively cool summers.

14 Physical Geo of Russia : Climate and High Latitude Climates Tundra A vast, treeless plain, far to the north. Subarctic Russia s dominate climate zone. Some of the worlds coldest temps. Vegetation

15 The building of these pipelines is a technological innovation that has allowed for the -- A. Transfer of nuclear energy from the west to the east. B. Exchange of oil and gas resources from western to eastern Russia. C. Movement of the natural resources of oil and gas to essential water ports for trade. D. Movement of needed water sources to eastern Russia and Siberia. [Default] [MC Any] [MC All]

16 Physical Geo of Russia : Climate and Vegetation Adapting to the cold Requires a lot of fuel to stay warm. Wearing a lot of layers. Using specific materials when constructing.

17 Physical Geo of Russia : Climate and Mid-Latitude Climates Humid Continental Most of Russia s North European Plain. Steppe Area between the Black and Caspian Sea. Vegetation

18 Physical Geo of Russia: Climate and War and Winter Vegetation In WWII Hitler thought he could easily defeat Russia by marching into the heart of Russia. The Winter beat Hitler.

19 Cultural Geography of Russia: Population Patterns Russia s Ethnic Diversity Slavs Ethnic Russians. Turkic Live in the Caucasus area, in Siberia, and in the middle Volga area. Caucasian Live in the Caucasus region of southeastern Russia. Mainly Muslim.

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21 How has Siberia gained population and become more economically developed? A. The Trans-Siberian railroad has allowed people and goods to travel more easily to the region. B. Military bases along the eastern coast have attracted new cities to grow nearby. C. Chinese workers have used new highways to access the vast Siberian forests. [Default] D. [MC Any] Port cities along the north coast have [MC All] attracted immigrants from Scandinavia and Japan to create a large fishing industry.

22 Why do the cultures of the republics of Transcaucasia differ considerably from cultures in Russia and the European republics? A. The region is bordered by the Black and Caspian Seas which has allowed for migration of peoples from the east and influences from Chinese culture. B. The Black Sea separates the region from Russian and European cultures, and ties it closer to Siberian cultures, allowing it to develop a unique culture in isolation from the rest of Russia. C. After World War II, the states gained independence from Russia and began receiving millions of immigrants from Turkey and Iran, [Default] which gave them a culture unique to their region. [MC Any] D. The region is bordered to the north by the [MC All] Caucasus Mountains and is at geographic crossroads with many languages and cultural influences distinct from Russian and European cultures.

23 Which statement accurately compares the populations of Kazakhstan and the world? A. The population growth for both the world and Kazakhstan is similar over time. B. The population of the world is falling, while the population of Kazakhstan is increasing. C. The recent rate of population growth for Kazakhstan is greater than the rate of growth for the world. D. The recent population growth in Kazakhstan is due to the growing world population. [Default] [MC Any] [MC All]