Ch. 13 Physical Geography of Russia

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Describe the landforms of the Kamchatka Peninsula.

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Mountainous with many volcanoes

Front

Why are Russia's natural resources difficult to gather?

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Russia is mountainous, the climate is very cold, and there is a lack of infrastructure.

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How do Russia's landforms affect the country's climate?

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Mountains in the south and east block air from low latitudes, and the plains in the north do not block cold Arctic Air. As a result Russia's climate is very cold.

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What government policies harmed Russia's environment? Options: Russia's government stressed environmental safety at the expense of the economy., Russia's government stressed economic growth at the expense of the environment., Russia's government waited for other countries to step in and solve their pollution problems., Russia did not believe in the myth of global warming.

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Russia's government stressed economic growth at the expense of the environment.

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Permafrost is ______________.

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A permanently frozen layer of soil beneath the surface.

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Smog is ______________.

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A thick haze of fog and chemicals.

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Pollutants are ______________.

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Chemicals and smoke particles that cause pollution.

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Taiga is ______________.

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The world's largest coniferous forest. It is roughly the size of the United States.

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Fossil Fuels are ______________.

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oil, natural gas, and coal.

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Infrastructure is ______________.

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the system of roads and railroads for transporting materials.