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Russia Test
Test about Russia
Question | Answer |
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Were do most Russians live? | The Northern European Plain |
What landform is generally used to divide Europe and Asia? | The Ural mountains |
What mountain range divides the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea? | The Caucuus mountains |
What river system connects Moscow to the Caspian Sea? | The Volga River |
Why is control of the Black Sea Important to Russia? | The Black Sea is the only Russian port that doesn't freeze over |
Define Permafrost | Permanently frozen ground |
What percent of Russia's land can support agriculture? | 10% |
On which plain is the city of St. Petersburg found? | The Northern European Plain |
Why is Western Russia warmer than Eastern Russia? | Because of Elevation |
Define chernozem | Rich black soil |
Describe chernozem's location | Southern part of the Northern European Plain |
How many time zones does Russia have? | 11 |
Lake Baikal is the? | Oldest and deepest lake in the world |
What two thing boost Russia's economy? | Natural Gas and Minerals |
Is the Taiga deciduous or coniferous? | Coniferous |
Why is the Taiga important to Russia's economy | It produces half of the world soft-wood timber suply |
What are the major causes of Napoleon's defeat and Germany's defeat? | Harsh winter conditions |
How many men did Napoleon start with and how many did he end with? | Start 600,000 End 40,000 |
Which Forest will be gone first the amazon rainforest and the Taiga | the Amazon rain forest |