Waterway and landforms Russian Land Waterway and landforms

Ural Mountains Divide Asian and European Russia Average height of 2000 feet. Rich in iron and mineral fuels.

Caucasus Mountain Between Caspian Sea and Black Sea Moderate temperature attract settlement Mount Elbrus—highest point in Russia (18,510 ft)

Central Siberian Plateau north central of Russia Elevation is between 1600 to 2300 ft. Rivers have created many canyons in plateau. Kamchatka Peninsula 100 volcanoes Part of Pacific Ring of Fire

Northern European Plain Northern part flat and drains poorly causing swamps Chernozem-rich black soil on the Plain 75% of Russians live on NEP. Major cities are Moscow and St. Petersburg

Western Siberian Plain Made of 1 million square miles. Stretches from Arctic Ocean to Central Asia grassland. Poor drainage creates swamps and marshes.

Water Systems Black Sea Caspian Sea Warm water port for the Russians Turks control access to Mediterranean Sea Caspian Sea Largest inland body of water in World No outlet to sea or Ocean

Lake Baikal Lies in Southern Russia Deepest freshwater lake in the world. Contains about 20% of the world’s freshwater. YouTube - Incredible Lake Baikal, Russian Siberia

Volga River Mother River of Russia Canals connect the Volga to: Baltic Sea Black Sea Moscow Heavy use has caused several problems: Dam’s threaten wildlife Unclean drinking water

Natural Resources Mineral and Energy Russia contain 16% of world’s coal. Leading producer of natural gas. Russia rivers are used for hydroelectric power. Top producer of Al, gems and platinum

Soil and Forest Much of Russia is permafrost. Black Earth belt is major growing region Problem transporting goods to city. 20% of world forest in Russia Majority of forest coniferous Commercial logging and wildfires destroying forest

Fishing Industry Salmon from the Pacific Ocean Halibut, herring, and cod from Arctic Ocean Sturgeon provide caviar. Major export Dam’s are not allowing them to migrate.

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