WG Chapter 15 Test Review

5,700 mile long railroad to link Moscow to the pacific port of Vladivostok

In the _____ and _____, the terrain is more mountainous.

Mostly in Arctic climate zone; only specific vegetation can survive

the effect the region’s enormous size has on its climates

includes the taiga

Russia and the Republics cover _____ of earth’s land surface

separate Northern European, West Siberian Plains

a mile from surface to bottom at deepest point and holds 20% of world’s fresh water

________ _______ _______ an extensive lowland area

Much of Russia and the Republics lie in _______ and _______ climate zones.

frigid, arctic, Russian area of Asia

From the frozen Arctic tundra of Siberia to the deserts of Kazakhstan, _& _ help define Russia and its former republics.

rainfall not absorbed by soil, runs into streams and rivers

region includes “stan” republics

Wide plains in west and central areas of Central Asia

Many ______ in Russia and the Republics are in hard-to-reach regions with brutal climates.

largest forest on earth, mostly coniferous

The _______ river carries 60% of Russia's river traffic

the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia make up _______.

Mining, oil and gas production cause great environmental _______

Flat plains stretch across the ________ and _________ areas of the region.

Temperate grassland from southern Ukraine to Altay Mountains

In the region’s southern areas, _______ and _______ climates feature warmer winters and hot summers.

world’s most fertile soil, abundant in area

largest inland sea in world

_______ child mortality rates are among highest in world