What is a permanently frozen layer of ground beneath the top soil called?
Permafrost
100
How are Russia and Europe's population density different?
Europe is more densely populated than Russia.
100
More than half of Europe is covered by what landform?
North European Plain
100
Name three natural resources.
Varied answers
100
Name one of the vegetation regions in Russia.
Tundra, forest and grasslands
200
What is a treeless plain where grasses and mosses grow called?
Tundra
200
Because Europe is a peninsula ad has many bays, that has enabled the countries there to become leaders in...?
The shipping industry
200
Areas of Europe that are west of the mountains receive how much rain?
Heavy rainfall
200
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!
What are Europe's most important natural resources (name at least one, double points awarded for two or more)
Fertile soil, water and fuels
200
Europe is a small continent and Russia is the largest _______________________________ in the world.
Country
300
Tributary
A river or stream that flows into a larger river is called a....
300
How has Russia's climate affected the population and economy?
The country's harsh climate has made it difficult to develop the natural resources.
300
Which landform is shared by both Europe and Russia?
The North European Plain
300
Why is it difficult to transport goods from Russia?
Because of the harsh climate.
300
Because of the harsh climate, size and few rivers in Russia, the country has not developed it _____________ resources.
Natural
400
Which word describes a river that is NOT blocked by ice and is easily passable by ships?
Navigable
400
How do the landforms in Russia and Europe affect population density?
Europe has a milder climate than Russia which is why Europe has a denser population. Much of Russia is covered by Siberia which has poor soil and a harsh climate, making it less populated.
400
Two important rivers on the continent of Europe are:
the Volga and Rhine
400
Why is Western Europe more wealthy than Russia?
Size, climate and transportation
400
What natural vegetation covers much of Europe?
Forests
500
What soil can be described as rich and dust-like?
Loess
500
Few people live in Siberia because...
Of the harsh climate.
500
What mountain range is located in Russia?
The Ural Mountains
500
Where must hydroelectric plants be located?
Near fast-flowing water
500
What is the land that was once covered by grasslands now used for?