Russia and the Republics Atlas Activity

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What three large seas lie on Russia's western borders?

The Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea

How many feet deeper is Lake Baikal than Crater Lake?

4,546 feet

How many times larger is the land area of Russia and the Republics than that of the United States?

About 1.8 times larger

How does the population of Russia and the Republics compare with that of the United States?

<p>The population of Russia and the Republics is slightly less than the population of the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What capital city in Russia & the Republics is located the farthest east?

<p>Vladivostok, Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

About what percentage of Soviet land area became part of independent countries with the breakup of the USSR?

<p>About 20% of the Soviet land area became part of independent countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much land did Russia lose when the countries became independent?

<p>Russia lost about 2.7 million square miles of land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Into how many independent republics did the former Soviet Union break up?

<p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

Into what religious category do the majority of the people in Russia and the Republics fit?

<p>The majority of the people in Russia and the Republics follow the Eastern Orthodox religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what three climate zones of the region do few or no people live?

<p>The Arctic, Subarctic, and High-altitude regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What pattern do you see in the ethnic groups of the republics?

<p>The republics are home to various ethnic groups, with a concentration of different groups within each republic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the ethnic groups live?

<p>Ethnic groups are concentrated in different parts of the region, often clustered in specific areas or regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three most densely populated cities in the region?

<p>Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Novosibirsk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the population concentrated in the European or Asian part of the region?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the GDP's of Russia and the Republics compare to GDP of the United States?

<p>The GDP of Russia and the Republics is significantly lower than the GDP of the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the numbers of televisions and passenger cars of Russia and the Republics compare with those in the United States?

<p>The number of televisions and passenger cars in Russia and the Republics is significantly lower than in the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

From questions 13 and 14, what conclusion can you draw about the standard of living in the Russia and the republics?

<p>The standard of living in Russia and the Republics is generally lower compared to the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inconsistency do you see between the infant mortality rate and the number of doctors in the republics?

<p>There appears to be an inconsistency between the infant mortality rate and the number of doctors in the republics, where a higher infant mortality rate is often associated with a lower number of doctors per capita.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Other than Russia, what is the region's largest republic in terms of population?

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

Other than Russia, what is the region's largest republic in terms of total land area?

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

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What three large seas lie on Russia's western borders?

The Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov.

How many feet deeper is Lake Baikal than Crater Lake?

Lake Baikal is 4,593 feet deep, while Crater Lake is only 1,932 feet. Thus, Baikal is 2,661 feet deeper than Crater Lake.

How many times larger is the land area of Russia and the Republics than that of the United States?

The land area of Russia and its republics is about twice that of the United States.

How does the population of Russia and the Republics compare with that of the United States?

The population of Russia and its republics is slightly larger than the US population.

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What capital city in Russia & the Republics is located the farthest east?

Vladivostok, the capital of the Primorsky Krai region in the Russian Far East, is Russia's easternmost city.

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About what percentage of Soviet land area became part of independent countries with the breakup of the USSR? How much land did Russia lose when the countries became independent?

About 75% of the Soviet land area became part of independent countries with the breakup of the USSR. Russia lost substantial land as well, although the specific amount is difficult to pinpoint precisely without more detailed information.

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Into how many independent republics did the former Soviet Union break up?

The former Soviet Union broke up into 15 independent republics.

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Into what religious category do the majority of the people in Russia and the Republics fit?

The majority of the people in Russia and the Republics are classified as Christian, primarily of the Eastern Orthodox faith.

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In what three climate zones of the region do few or no people live?

The Arctic, subarctic, and tundra climate zones are sparsely populated.

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What pattern do you see in the ethnic groups of the republics? Where do the ethnic groups live?

The ethnic groups of the republics mostly mirror their geographic locations. For instance, Russians are predominantly found in Russia, Ukrainians are concentrated in Ukraine, Kazakhs in Kazakhstan, and so on.

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What are the three most densely populated cities in the region?

The three most densely populated cities in the region are Moscow (Russia), St. Petersburg (Russia), and Kyiv (Ukraine).

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Is the population concentrated in the European or Asian part of the region?

The population is heavily concentrated in the European part of the region, with relatively sparse population density in the Asian part.

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How do the GDP’s of Russia and the Republics compare to GDP of the United States?

The GDP of Russia and its republics is significantly lower than the GDP of the United States, indicating weaker economic performance.

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How do the numbers of televisions and passenger cars of Russia and the Republics compare with those in the United States?

Russia and its republics have significantly fewer televisions and passenger cars per capita compared to the United States.

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From questions 13 and 14, what conclusion can you draw about the standard of living in the Russia and the republics?

The lower number of televisions and passenger cars per capita in Russia and its republics, coupled with a lower GDP, suggest a lower standard of living compared to the United States.

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What inconsistency do you see between the infant mortality rate and the number of doctors in the republics?

The lower infant mortality rate and fewer doctors per capita in the republics indicate a contradiction. Ideally, a higher doctor to population ratio would correlate with a lower infant mortality rate.

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Other than Russia, what is the region’s largest republic in terms of population?

Ukraine is the largest republic in the region in terms of population, excluding Russia.

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Other than Russia, what is the region’s largest republic in terms of total land area?

Kazakhstan is the largest republic in the region in terms of total land area, excluding Russia.

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Study Notes

Russia and the Republics - Atlas Activity

  • Western Borders: Three seas border western Russia
  • Lake Baikal Depth: Lake Baikal is deeper than Crater Lake
  • Land Area Comparison: Russia and the Republics have a significantly larger land area than the United States
  • Population Comparison: Population of Russia and the Republics is larger than that of the United States.
  • Farthest Eastern Capital: The location of the farthest eastern capital city in Russia and the Republics is noted.
  • Soviet Land Breakup: Percentage of Soviet land that became independent countries.
  • Independent Republics: The number of independent republics that the former Soviet Union broke into.
  • Religious Makeup: The majority religious category of Russia and the Republics.
  • Climate Zones with Low Population: Three climate zones with few or no residents.
  • Ethnic Group Patterns: Summary of ethnic group patterns and distributions.
  • Densely Populated Cities: Top three most densely populated cities.
  • Population Concentration (European/Asian): Whether population is concentrated in the European or the Asian part of the region.
  • GDP Comparison: A comparison of Russian and Republic GDP compared to the United States GDP.
  • Televisions & Cars Comparison: A comparison of television and car ownership statistics for Russia and the Republics compared to the United States.
  • Standard of Living Conclusion: Conclusion drawn about the standard of living in Russia and the Republics.
  • Infant Mortality vs. Doctors: Finding an inconsistency between infant mortality rates and the number of doctors in these republics.
  • Largest Republic (Population): Largest republic (besides Russia) by population.
  • Largest Republic (Land Area): Largest republic (besides Russia) by land area.

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