Physical Features of Russia

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Physical Features of Russia
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1-Russia has a large coastline, but does not
benefit from its closeness to the sea. Explain
why it does not benefit.
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1-Russia has a large coastline, but does not
benefit from its closeness to the sea. Explain
why it does not benefit.

• Because of its northern location most of its
  coast lies along waters that are frozen for much
  of the year.

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2-As a result, Russia has few _________
year-round.
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2-As a result, Russia has few seaports that are
free of ice year-round.
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3-Through the ________ in the ___________,
though, Russian ships have a warm-water route to
the ______________________.
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3-Through the Black Sea in the southwest,
though, Russian ships have a warm-water route to
the Mediterranean Sea.
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4-Most of European Russia lies on the Northern
European Plain list 5 facts about this
area
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4-Most of European Russia lies on the Northern
European Plain list 5 facts about this
area Fertile Russias mildest climate About
75 of Russians live here Moscow, the capital
and St. Petersburg, a large port city near the
Baltic Sea are located in this region It
contains much of Russias agriculture and
industry
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5-Good _______ lies further ______ along the
_____ and other rivers. This area consists of a
nearly ________________.
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5-Good farmland lies further south along the
Volga and other rivers. This area consists of
a nearly treeless grassy plain.
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6-To the far ______ of European Russia are the
rugged _______________. Located near a
__________, the ________ area is prone to
destructive _______________.
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6-To the far south of European Russia are the
rugged Caucasus Mountains. Located near a
fault line, the Caucasus area is prone to
destructive earthquakes.
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7-East of the Urals is _______ Russia, which
includes _________. Northern Siberia has one
of the ______ ______________ in the world.
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7-East of the Urals is Asian Russia, which
includes Siberia. Northern Siberia has one of
the coldest climates in the world.
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• 8-List 2 facts about northern Siberia.

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• 8-List 2 facts about northern Siberia.
• Vast treeless plain
• Remains frozen much of the year
• Few people live there

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9-How do the people of northern Siberia make
their living?
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• 9-How do the people of northern Siberia make
  their living?
• Fishing
• Hunting seals and walruses
• Herding reindeer

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10-To the ______of the northern plains area is
a region of ____________ where people make
their living by _________ or _______.
________________________ ___________the
________part of Siberia
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10-To the south of the northern plains area is
a region of dense forests where people make
their living by lumbering or hunting. Plains,
plateaus and mountain ranges cover the southern
part of Siberia
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11-List 4 facts about the Kamchatka Peninsula.
See page 372 for additional information
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11-List 4 facts about the Kamchatka Peninsula.
See page 372 for additional information 1-Far
eastern part of Russia 2-Mountainous 3-Part
of the Ring of Fire many volcanoes and
earthquakes occur around the edge of the Pacific
Ocean ..... plates do not meet head on, but move
alongside each other...this movement makes cracks
called faults cause earthquakes. 4-Region
along the rim of the Pacific Ocean where tectonic
plates meet and cause the Earths crust to be
unstable causes Kamchatka to have many
volcanoes
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12-What is the major river in European Russia?
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12-What is the major river in European
Russia? The Volga River
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• 13-What three rivers are located in Siberia?

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• 13-What three rivers are located in Siberia?
• Lena
• Yenisey
• Ob

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14- a-Where is the Caspian Sea located? b-List
3 facts about the Caspian Sea
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14- a-Where is the Caspian Sea located? Southwest
ern Russia b-List 3 facts about the Caspian
Sea 1-Largest inland body of water in the
world Saltwater lake 2-Important resource for
fishing 3-Major oil and gas deposits are found
near of under it.
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15- a-Where is Lake Baikal located? b-List 2
facts about Lake Baikal
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15- a-Where is Lake Baikal located? Southern
Siberia b-List 2 facts about Lake
Baikal 1-Worlds deepest freshwater
lake 2-Holds 1/5th of the worlds supply of
unfrozen freshwater
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16-Russia is rich in natural resources. It is a
leader in reserves of fossil fuels. What are
fossil fuels?
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16-Russia is rich in natural resources. It is a
leader in reserves of fossil fuels. What are
fossil fuels? Oil natural gas and coal.
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17-Russia also has major deposits of _______,
which the Russians have used to develop a large
_______ industry.
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17-Russia also has major deposits of iron ore,
which the Russians have used to develop a large
steel industry.
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18-Russias other great resource is _____.
_______ cover much of ______, and Russia
produces about a ____of the worlds _______.
This wood from evergreen trees is used in
________ and for making __________.
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18-Russias other great resource is timber.
Trees cover much of Siberia, and Russia
produces about a fifth of the worlds softwood.
This wood from evergreen trees is used in
buildings and for making furniture.
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19-What inhibits Russians to use its many
resources?
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19-What inhibits Russians to use its many
resources? Its large size and cold climate.
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20-Siberias lack of infrastructure make it
difficult to use its resources. Define
infrastructure.
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20-Siberias lack of infrastructure make it
difficult to use its resources. Define
infrastructure. System of roads and railroads
for transporting materials.
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21-Explain how the climate of Siberia makes it
difficult to use its resources.
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21-Explain how the climate of Siberia makes it
difficult to use its resources. The cold climate
means that workers have to keep their equipment
from freezing Some advances in technology have
made it easier to collect its resources. A
pipeline now carries natural gas from Siberia to
Europe.