GHW 14-2 Flashcard

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It is difficult to extract natural resources in the tundra of Russia. Why?

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Permafrost

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Why is farming difficult in the steppe?

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Dry soil due to little rain

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Which of the following explains why the population of Russia is isolated to the west? (Options: Climate conditions in the region, Trade organizations, Voting patterns, Border disputes)

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Climate conditions in the region

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Which huge region in Eastern Russia is extremely cold most of the year?

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Siberia

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What has damaged the steppe ecosystem? Options: undergrazing and an overuse of fertilizer, overgrazing and the introduction of foreign plants, the introduction of new insect species and reduced farming, the migration of farmers to Russia's large cities

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overgrazing and the introduction of foreign plants

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The vegetation that thrives in the tundra is limited to

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mosses, lichen, algae, and dwarf shrubs

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Which statement best helps explain why the Russian climate is so cold? Options: much of the country lies south of Norway, most of the country lies close to the freezing oceans, most of the country lies far from any moderating ocean influence, much of the country is dark for long periods of time

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most of the country lies far from any moderating ocean influence

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During WWII, the Germans were

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forced back by the Russian military and the harsh winter

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What is the tundra?

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a vast, treeless plain

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Which is the dominate climate region in Russia? Options: tundra, subarctic, midlatitude, steppe

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subarctic