Agriculture in Siberia Flashcards
1
Q
Where does crop farming occur?
A
- In the south where the soils are less acidic and the climate is warmer
2
Q
Why is economic development limited?
A
- Western Russian cities are too far away
- Roads are scarce as they are too difficult and expensive to build in the climate
3
Q
Which crops are able to grow in the low temperatures and the poor soils?
A
- Barley
- Potatoes
- Oats
4
Q
How many Nenets and reindeers are there?
A
10,000 nomads and 300,000 reindeers
5
Q
What is the Yamal Megaproject?
A
Russia’s plan to exploit the gas resources on the Yamal peninsula
6
Q
Impacts of the Yamal Megaproject?
A
- Infrstructure destroys migration land
- Pollutes reindeer pastures
7
Q
Average vegetation period?
A
68 days
8
Q
Nenets relationship with the oil and gas workers?
A
They believe they can live harmoniously through trade eg. fresh reindeer meat for transport
9
Q
What makes Siberia so cold?
A
- It is cut off from the Gulf Stream by Europe
- Ural mountains block the warm Asian climate
