1. Circle the climate regions found in Russia and Central Asia:
_____Page 69 – Map of Russia
_____Page 70 – USSR to Russia Map
_____Page 71 – Physical Characteristics of Russia
_____Page 72 – Economic Characteristics of Russia
_____Page 73 – Cultural Characteristics of Russia
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Russia & Central Asia Study Guide Name:
The largest country in Asia:
The Aral Sea is located between which 2 countries?
The dominant religion of Russia:
_________________
Russian tea urns:
Russia’s farming & industry is concentrated in the:
_______ ________
The black fertile soil found in the Fertile Triangle region:
____________
How many countries now exist that made up the USSR?
Largest inland sea in the world:
Peter the Great moved Russia’s capital to this city along the Baltic Sea:
Russia covers this many time zones:
The largest forest region in the world:
4,000 mile trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea:
The 2 cities connected by the Trans -Siberian Railroad:
Russia is a part of the large landmass known as…
Which city is not in the centers of culture and trade in Russia:
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Warsaw
Novosibirsk
The fortress that houses the government of Russia:
Circle the climate regions found in Russia and Central Asia:
Continental, Mediterranean, Tropical, Arctic
The nuclear reactor accident in 1986.
The religious building in Red Square with nine colorful domes:
The body of water that separates United States & Russia:

2. The longest river in Europe that flows into the Caspian Sea:
When the government makes all decisions regarding the manufacture, sales, and distribution of products:
Capital of Russia:
The region of Russia located east of the Ural Mountains and means “sleeping land”
Most of the people of Russia are located:
The longest river in Europe that flows into the Caspian Sea: 2 3 1 4
This vital river forms part of Russia’s heavy industrial region. ____________________
This mountain range is traditional divide between Europe and Asia________________
This mountain range forms a natural border between Russia, Georgia.
and Azerbaijan. _________________________
This inland sea covers some of the richest oil deposits in Central Asia. _______________

3. 9 5 6 7 8 The capital of Russia. _______________________
This city is the largest railway station along the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
___________________________
The world’s deepest lake. ______________________
This city is the final stop on the Trans-Siberian Railroad. _______________
This narrow waterway separates Russia and Alaska. ___________________