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SS6G10 Climate-location-n.resources UK and Russia
SS6G10 Climate-location-n.resources UK and Russia
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1
What makes the UK a good place to get goods to mainland Europe?
They don't really help out
none of these
They have ten ports for ships and 8 airports
The climate is so cold that they have a hard time tobring in
2
Why do 73% of all Russians live in the European side of Russia instead of in Asia?
People don't because it is so cold in that part of Russia
It is cheaper to live there
It is a much nicer climate than in the east
There is lots of timber there to make homes
3
It is so cold that railroad can be driven over ice in _______
UK
Russia
Spain
Egypt
4
In the European part of Russia, the country is landlocked. What does that mean?
The country is surrounded by others on every side
It is an island in the Med. Sea
There are lots of mountains that define it as landlocked
It is a peninsula
5
The ports in the __________ have to be broken up with ice breakers in the Asian part of Russsia
Danube River
Volga River
Mediterranean Sea
Arctic Circle
6
Which are the two seasons that Russia only really has.
fall and spring
Summer and fall
Winter and spring
Summer and winter
7
Why is the UK having to change so much in terms of how they earn money for their country?
There really isn't anything different than the way its been
The Gulf Stream makes them have new jobs
They have used up all of their fossil fuels& jobs have gone
They wanted new business opportunities
8
Where do most of Russia's natural resources come from?
Moscow
Siberia
Ural Mountains
The Pyrenees Mtns.
9
When the land thaws in Russia, what is left underneath is called.
useful grass and hay
fallen trees
permafrost
concrete
10
Which of the following is
NOT
a natural resource that is/was found in the UK?
fossil fuels
gold
coal
none of these
11
Which of the following is not a natural resource of Russia.
minerals
gold
Banking and insurance
coal
12
In addition to shipping, the Volga River produces _______
hydroelectric power
rocks for building
It doesn't produce anything
a great place for swimming in the winter
13
What made Faberge' move to Russia for his jewelry business?
There was an abundance of natural resources.
He was invited by the imperial family
He had relatives there and wanted to be close to family
He didn't, he stayed in Germany
14
The UK has the world's largest airport. What is it called?
Hartsfield
LAX
Heathrow
JFK
15
Hydroelectric power and some shipping is available through the ______?
Rhine River
Danube River
Amazon River
Volga River
16
Why is the UK so different in climate than other countries in Europe?
It is an island and islands are different
It stays too cold that the natural resources can't be gotten
It does not have a different climate.
The waters from the Gulf Stream keep the UK warmer.
17
What two continents do Russia cross?
Canada and South America
Europe and Anarctica
Asia and South America
Europe and Asia
18
Which job that only 2% of people in the UK do, but is key to their use of natural resources
farming
insurance
steel mills
banking
19
What country was the capital of Russia for 200 years before it was moved to Moscow?
Moscow
Spain
St.Petersburg
Kiev
20
This country is the leading producer of gold, minerals, metals, and machinery
UK
Russia
Germany
Ukraine
