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Russia Test
Test about Russia
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |