Physical Geo of Russia

Multiple Choice

Which of the following landforms is NOT mentioned as part of Russia's geography from west to east?

• Northern European Plain

• West Siberian Plain

• Central Siberian Plateau

• Ural Mountains

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the Northern European Plain?

• It is covered mostly by deserts.

• It stretches for over 1,000 miles from the western border of Russia to the Ural Mountains.

• It has very little population living on it.

• It is known for its mountainous terrain.

Multiple Choice

How do the Ural Mountains influence the division of European and Asian landforms?

• They form the border between Russia and China.

• They separate the Northern European and West Siberian plains.

• They are the source of all major rivers in Europe.

• They are located entirely within Asia.

Multiple Choice

Explain how the Caucasus Mountains affect the climate of Central Asia.

• The Caucasus Mountains create a rain shadow effect, leading to drier conditions in Central Asia.
• The Caucasus Mountains have no impact on Central Asia's climate.
• The Caucasus Mountains increase rainfall in Central Asia.
• The Caucasus Mountains create a tropical climate in Central Asia.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors make resource management challenging in Russia?

• Abundant rainfall

• Harsh climates and rugged terrain

• Proximity to the sea

• Flat plains with fertile soil

Multiple Choice

What was the main cause of the Aral Sea's disappearance after the 1950s?

• Increased rainfall

• Water taken for irrigation

• Natural evaporation

• Earthquakes

Multiple Select

Which of the following were environmental disasters caused by Soviet economic policies?

• Chernobyl Explosion

• Shrinking of the Aral Sea

• Acid rain

• Flooding of the Volga River

Open Ended

Describe two ways in which people in Siberia have adapted to the region's extreme climate.

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of constructing the Trans-Siberian Railroad?

• To promote tourism

• To link Moscow to the Pacific port of Vladivostok

• To transport oil

• To connect Russia with China