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From the 1500s to 1917, Russia was ruled by

Czar

A permanently frozen layer of soil beneath the surface is called

Permafrost

Which is the world's largest forest that is about the size of the U.S.

Taiga

Most of Russia lies in the __ latitudes meaning it is north of 60°N latitude

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

Oil, coal, and natural gas are __ fuels

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

The largest inland of body in the world the ___ sea has major deposits of oil and natural gas.

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

____ holds 20% of the world's unfrozen freshwater

<p>Lake baikal</p> Signup and view all the answers

____ was the first communist leader in the Soviet union he helped establish Russia as a communist state.

<p>Vladimir linen</p> Signup and view all the answers

During czarist rule, most Russians were ___ or poor farmers who were bought and sold with the land they worked

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

The ____ divide Asian and European russia

<p>Ural mts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes Russians natural resources

<p>Russia is rich in natural resources but it's large size and cold climate make it hard to exploit their resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes czarist rule in Russia?

<p>Russia expanded their territory but widespread suffering leads to a communist revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was communism such a popular idea in Russia in the early 1900's

<p>Russia was made up of mostly poor peasants</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Karl Marx believe would happen in capitalist countries

<p>The proletariat would overthrow the bourgeoisie and redistribute through wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

75% of Russias population live on the European side. 3 reasons of this is...

<p>Because European side had better climate, Asian side has more resources, and better land</p> Signup and view all the answers

The four characteristics of a communist state are....

<p>Anthem and religion, redistribution of wealth, no freedom, government corruption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the transformation type that converts mechanical energy to thermal energy?

<p>Mechanical to Thermal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best defines energy?

<p>The ability to do work or cause change</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of force?

<p>A push or pull on an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary formula associated with power?

<p>Power = Work / Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes how work is performed?

<p>By applying a force over a distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mountain range forms a significant divide between Europe and Asia in Russia?

<p>Ural Mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate characterizes much of Russia?

<p>Continental climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with Russia?

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

Which river is NOT one of Russia's extensive river systems?

<p>Mississippi River</p> Signup and view all the answers

What natural resource does Russia have in significant reserves?

<p>Natural gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which region of Russia are significant temperature fluctuations predominantly observed?

<p>Southern regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Russia's coastline?

<p>Vast along multiple oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable characteristic of Siberia's climate?

<p>Long, cold winters</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Energy

  • Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

Terms and Concepts

  • Energy can be transformed from one form to another (e.g., mechanical to thermal).
  • Examples of energy transformations include: mechanical to thermal, electrical to light and vice-versa.
  • Energy can be mechanical, thermal, chemical, etc.
  • Energy transformations can include mechanical to thermal and vice versa.

Force

  • Force is a scientific quantity.

Power

  • Power is calculated using a formula which involves force and various other quantities (formula unclear).

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