Geography of Eurasia
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Which region is known for its abundance of natural resources as well as its harsh climate?

  • Central Asia
  • Eurasia
  • Transcaucasia
  • Siberia (correct)

    • What is the effect of distance from the sea on an area's climate?

  • Continentality (correct)
  • Precipitation
  • Chernozem
  • Permafrost

    • Which mountain range forms the border between Russia and Transcaucasia?

  • Caucasus Mountains (correct)
  • Tian Shan Mountains
  • Ural Mountains
  • Altay Mountains

    • What is the largest vegetation region found in Russia and the Republics?

    <p>Taiga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body of water has been damaged by large scale irrigation projects?

    <p>Aral Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe rainfall that is not absorbed by the soil?

    <p>Runoff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the diversion on the Aral Sea?

    <p>It decreases the amount of water flowing into the Aral Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of economy is characterized by the central government making all important economic decisions?

    <p>Command Economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Russian Revolution in 1917?

    <p>The end of the rule of the czars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the rail line that links Moscow to the port of Vladivostok?

    <p>Trans-Siberian Railroad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the dinner parties in Georgia where people gather to eat, drink, and give toasts?

    <p>Supras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the 4,000 mile trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea?

    <p>Silk Road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geography and Climate

    • Siberia is known for its abundance of natural resources and harsh climate.
    • The region's climate is influenced by its distance from the sea, a phenomenon known as continentality.
    • The largest forest on earth, the Taiga, is found in Russia and the Republics.

    Rivers and Water

    • The Volga is the longest river on the European Continent.
    • The diversion of water from the Aral Sea has caused environmental damage, including the exposure of salt, fertilizers, and pesticides on the seabed.
    • The Aral Sea has been damaged by large-scale irrigation projects.

    Vegetation Regions

    • The Tundra is a region where only certain types of plants, such as moss and lichen, can survive.
    • The largest vegetation region found in Russia and the Republics is the Taiga.

    Mountains and Borders

    • The Caucasus Mountains form the border between Russia and Transcaucasia.
    • The Republics of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia make up a region called Transcaucasia.

    Economy and History

    • The region's most important industry is oil, and the decision to classify the Caspian as a sea or a lake will help determine how oil resources are divided among the countries surrounding it.
    • The Soviet Union was formed after the Russian Revolution ended the rule of the czars in 1917.
    • The Cold War was the period of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.

    Culture and Society

    • Georgians gather together to eat, drink, and give toasts that show respect for tradition at lively dinner parties called Supras.
    • The Silk Road was a 4,000-mile trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea.

    Transportation and Infrastructure

    • The Trans-Siberian Railroad links Moscow to the port of Vladivostok.
    • Builders in Siberia must take special precautions during construction due to the permafrost.

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    This quiz covers geographical features and climate of Eurasia, including natural resources, rivers, and vegetation types.

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