Russia
Which side of the Ural mountains is warmer & wetter than its opposite?
West
Ethnic diversity in the Balkan Peninsula has led to _______ conflicts throughout the 20th century.
Multiple, Many, A lot
Yugoslavia
What caused the Aral Sea to dry up?
Stalin irrigated the water for the growth of cotton
True or false
Only a few people outside the immediate area of the Chernobyl accident were exposed to radiation.
False
What mountain range caused Transcaucasia to develop a culture separate from the Russians?
Caucasus Mountains
Why do western areas of Eurasia have higher populations than the east?
Warmer Climate and better land
What was the nationality of Drazen Petrovic?
Croatian
What type of people used Yurts in Central Asia?
Nomadic people
Materials contaminated by nuclear energy and weapons is ?
Nuclear waste
Why did the republics breakup from the Soviet Union?
Ethnic Differences
Why did Crimeans support Russian annexation?
Viewed themselves as culturally Russian
Who was the father of modern communism?
Karl Marx?
What was main economic activities in Central Asia?
Extracting minerals and herding livestock
True or False
After the Chernobyl accident, all nuclear reactors were shut down for safety concerns.
False
What places of worship would be most commonly seen if you were visiting Central Asia?
Mosques
Why did Russia want access to Crimea?
For access to trade through the Black Sea and the Crimean's were majority ethically Russian
In the Chernobyl video, what was the elephant foot?
Its a mixture of debris and nuclear fuel
Low precipitation & low temperatures found at northern latitudes create this biome.
Is nuclear energy clean energy and why?
Yes because it has fewer emissions compared to other sources of energy
Who produces most agriculture in Russia today?
Families operating small subsistence farms
What was the main reason for the civil war in the Balkans?
Ethnic differences
what country is known for the land of the genuine man?
Uzbekistan
Which statement best describes Central Asia's current economy?
Heavily dependent on primary industries
Why is nuclear energy bad?
Radiation, possible fallout/meltdown, a lot of work to maintain