Exploring the Russian Arctic

Exploring the Russian Arctic

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Arts, Journalism

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The transcript follows National Geographic explorer Evgeny Arbugyeva as she captures the beauty and stories of the Russian tundra. Raised in Tixie, she shares her journey from childhood in Siberia to becoming a photographer. Her work highlights the Arctic's changing landscape, including the mammoth tusk rush due to climate change. Evgeny reflects on her emotional return to Tixie and her ongoing projects to document the tundra's unique environment.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Evgeny Arbugyeva's photography in the Arctic?

Capturing urban life in Siberia

Documenting the lives of Arctic wildlife

Photographing the Northern Lights

Exploring the stories of people living in remote Arctic regions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Slava, as mentioned in the transcript?

A solitary man living at a weather station

A photographer

A meteorologist

A reindeer herder

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired Evgeny to pursue photography?

Her studies in art management

Her fascination with the Arctic environment

Her parents' influence as teachers

Her experiences as an exchange student in the US

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Evgeny feel upon returning to Tixie after many years?

Indifferent and detached

Overwhelmed and nostalgic

Excited and eager

Disappointed and regretful

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Evgeny's initial reaction to the changes in Tixie?

She was inspired to take more photos

She felt it was too sad to photograph

She was indifferent to the changes

She decided to move back permanently

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Tanya play in Evgeny's story?

She is a fellow photographer

She is a guide for tourists

She is a local girl who helps Evgeny reconnect with Tixie

She is Evgeny's childhood friend

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental phenomenon is causing mammoth tusks to emerge in the Arctic?

Deforestation

Rising sea levels

Permafrost thawing

Increased volcanic activity

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