Russian Resources
Russian Climate
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Russian Economy
100
Where are most coal resources located in Russia? a) in the center b) near most cities c) along the north coast d) in the same area as agriculture
a) in the center
100
Climate and geography explain why most of the cities of Russia are located in the a) north b) south c) east d) west
d) west
100
Which of the following is true of a market economy, but not true of a communist system? a) supply is determined by the government b) demand depends on how much is produced c) Government has less control of the economy d) there is no voluntary exchange of goods and services
c) government has less control of the economy.
200
What does G.D.P. stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
200
Russia's harsh climate BEST explains which of the following? a) border disputes with neighbors b) voting patterns in large cities C) political decisions towards European nations d) patterns of settlement across the nation
d) patterns of settlement across the nation
200
True or false..... Under the soviet Union, workers such as farmers and laborers were able to make their own decisions about a job. Today, those same workers are only allowed to work for the state.
False...
300
What does G.D.P. measure?
a countries net worth.... or a countries "wealth"
300
Settlers in Siberia have adapted to which environmental factor in the region a) heavily wooded land b) earthquake damage c) monsoons and flooding d) permafrost land
d) permafrost land
300
What are the names of the two "seas" that are below the southwest corner of Russia
Black Sea Caspian Sea
300
Why is much of Russia's major industry located in the eastern portion of the country? a) most of the land is there b) most of the usable natural resources are there c) most of the mountains are there d) most of the trading partners are near there
b) most of the usable natural resources are there
400
True or false.... The Arid Region is the coldest region of Russia
False.....
400
How did Vladimir Lenin Contribute To Russia? a) he founded the perestroika movement b) he introduced communism to the government c) He served as a general in the army during WWI d) He led the battle at Stalingrad
b) he introduced communism to the government
400
Which of the following caused the Soviet Union to modernize the economy during the 1980's and 1990's F) Scarcity of goods and services G) rival political powers threatening invasion H) trade agreements with overseas nations J) lack of raw materials for production
F) Scarcity of goods and services
500
How have the exonomies of the independent republics that used to be under the control of the Soviet Union benefited from the end of the communist control? a) much more money and new business projects are coming from outside sources b) workers are better trained for high tech industries c) Russian businesses are taking over government services d) Industries are allowed now to use natural resources however they want
a) much more money and new business projects are coming from outside sources
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