Questions and Answers
What forms the border between Russia and Georgia/Azerbaijan?
Which mountain range separates European Russia from Siberia?
Ural Mountains
Where do the Irtysh and Ob rivers have their sources?
Altai Mountains
The _____ Mountains are located on the Taymyr Peninsula.
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The Yablonovy Mountains are located to the west of Lake Baikal.
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The Dzhugdzhur Mountains are a small section of a mountain range bordering the east coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.
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Which mountain range runs northeast from the west of the Sea of Okhotsk to the northwest Kamchatka Peninsula?
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What is the highest mountain in the Putoran Mountains?
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Match the following mountain ranges with their locations or features:
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Which mountain range divides the Lena and Amur drainage systems?
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The _____ Mountains are located east of the Altai Mountains and west of Lake Baikal.
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Study Notes
Caucasus Mountains
- Borders Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
- Extends from the northeastern Black Sea to the western Caspian Sea.
- The Kura River flows along the eastern side.
- Home to Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe.
Ural Mountains
- Acts as the geographical boundary between Europe and Asia.
- Separates European Russia from Siberia.
- Located along the eastern border of the Russian Plain.
- Stretches from northwestern Kazakhstan to the Arctic Ocean, with the northern end terminating at the Novaya Zemlya archipelago and Vaygach Island.
Byrranga Mountains
- Located on the Taymyr Peninsula, part of northern Siberia.
Altai Mountains
- A significant mountain range in Central Asia, uniting Russia, China, Mongolia, and eastern Kazakhstan.
- Source of the Irtysh and Ob rivers.
Sayan Mountains
- Situated on the Russian side of the Himalayas.
- Located east of the Altai Mountains and west of Lake Baikal.
Yablonovy Mountains
- Positioned east of Lake Baikal.
- Merges with the Stanovoy range to the east.
Stanovoy Mountains
- Extends northeast of Lake Baikal towards the southwestern corner of the Sea of Okhotsk.
- Acts as a divide between the Lena and Amur river drainage systems.
Dzhugdzhur Mountains
- A smaller section of the mountain range located along the western coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.
- Lies between the Stanovoy and Kolyma ranges.
Verkhoyansk Mountains
- Borders the northeastern section of the Central Siberian Plateau.
- The northern section of the Lena River flows along its western side.
Chersky Mountains
- A minor section of the mountain range situated north of the Kolyma Mountains.
- Found northeast of the Verkhoyansk Mountains.
Kolyma Mountains
- A mountain range that runs northeast from the western part of the Sea of Okhotsk, starting at the Dzhugdzhur Mountains.
- Extends towards the northwestern Kamchatka Peninsula.
Putoran Mountains
- Located at the northwestern edge of the Central Siberian Plateau, south of the Taymyr Peninsula.
- The highest peak in this range is Mount Kamen.
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Test your knowledge of the major mountain ranges in Russia with these flashcards. This quiz covers vital geographic features including the Caucasus and Ural Mountains, their locations, and significance. Perfect for geography enthusiasts or students learning about Russian landscapes.
