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What three large seas lie on Russia's western borders?
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?
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?
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?
How does the population of Russia and the Republics compare with that of the United States?
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What capital city in Russia & the Republics is located the farthest east?
What capital city in Russia & the Republics is located the farthest east?
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About what percentage of Soviet land area became part of independent countries with the breakup of the USSR?
About what percentage of Soviet land area became part of independent countries with the breakup of the USSR?
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How much land did Russia lose when the countries became independent?
How much land did Russia lose when the countries became independent?
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Into how many independent republics did the former Soviet Union break up?
Into how many independent republics did the former Soviet Union break up?
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Into what religious category do the majority of the people in Russia and the Republics fit?
Into what religious category do the majority of the people in Russia and the Republics fit?
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In what three climate zones of the region do few or no people live?
In what three climate zones of the region do few or no people live?
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What pattern do you see in the ethnic groups of the republics?
What pattern do you see in the ethnic groups of the republics?
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Where do the ethnic groups live?
Where do the ethnic groups live?
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What are the three most densely populated cities in the region?
What are the three most densely populated cities in the region?
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Is the population concentrated in the European or Asian part of the region?
Is the population concentrated in the European or Asian part of the region?
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How do the GDP's of Russia and the Republics compare to GDP of the United States?
How do the GDP's of Russia and the Republics compare to GDP of the United States?
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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?
How do the numbers of televisions and passenger cars of Russia and the Republics compare with those in 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?
From questions 13 and 14, what conclusion can you draw about the standard of living in the Russia and the republics?
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What inconsistency do you see between the infant mortality rate and the number of doctors in the republics?
What inconsistency do you see between the infant mortality rate and the number of doctors in the republics?
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Other than Russia, what is the region's largest republic in terms of population?
Other than Russia, what is the region's largest republic in terms of population?
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Other than Russia, what is the region's largest republic in terms of total land area?
Other than Russia, what is the region's largest republic in terms of total land area?
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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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Explore the geographical, cultural, and demographic aspects of Russia and the surrounding republics through this engaging atlas activity. From western borders to climate zones and population comparisons, this quiz covers essential knowledge about the region's features. Test your understanding of the history and diversity of Russia and the Republics.
