Russia: Physical Geography
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Beverly Vandagriff
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24 Slides • 18 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with Russia?
China
Norway
Kazakhstan
Japan
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Open Ended
How does Russia's vast size influence its climate and geography?
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Multiple Choice
Which bodies of water does Russia touch according to the geography slide?
Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean
Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Baltic Sea
Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean, Lake Victoria
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Open Ended
What are some environmental and social impacts of the shrinking Aral Sea?
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Multiple Choice
Which lake is considered the world's oldest and deepest, and contains about 20% of the world's unfrozen surface fresh water?
Lake Baikal
Lake Superior
Lake Victoria
Lake Tanganyika
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Multiple Select
Select all the correct statements about Western and Eastern Russia's climate. (Pick 3)
Western Russia has humid continental climate.
Eastern Russia experiences subarctic climate.
Western Russia has short cool summers.
Eastern Russia has long snowy winters.
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Open Ended
Explain how Russia's climate affects its ports and transportation throughout the year.
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Fill in the Blanks
The fertile region where most of Russia's population lives is called the
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Multiple Choice
Which geographical feature separates Europe and Asia in Russia?
Ural Mountains
Caucasus Mountains
Siberian Plateau
Volga River
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Multiple Choice
Which region of Russia is home to 75% of its population and is known for its mild climate and good farmland? (Pick 1)
North European Plain
Siberia
Ural Mountains
Caucasus Mountains
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Multiple Select
Which of the following animals can be found in Southern Siberia?
Siberian Tiger
Penguin
Camel
Wolf
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Open Ended
What is the significance of the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia's geography and transportation?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about Siberia is true? (Pick 1)
It has a very dense population.
It is known for its cold climate and tundra.
It is located west of the Ural Mountains.
It is famous for tropical rainforests.
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Multiple Choice
Which famous Russian composer is associated with both 'Sleeping Beauty' and 'The Nutcracker'? (Pick 1)
Tchaikovsky
Leo Tolstoy
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Igor Stravinsky
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Multiple Choice
Who wrote "War and Peace"?
Anton Chekhov
Boris Pasternak
Leo Tolstoy
Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the Kamchatka Peninsula is correct?
It is home to over 120 volcanoes, with 20 active ones.
It is located in South America.
It is part of the Sahara Desert.
It is known for its tropical climate.
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Multiple Choice
Based on the map, which country is located directly east of the Kamchatka Peninsula?
United States (Alaska)
China
Japan
South Korea
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Open Ended
Exit Ticket: Reflecting on what you learned about Russia, what is one aspect you found most interesting or surprising from today's lesson?
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