Russia Flashcards
How can the function of a command economy best be described in the former Soviet Union
The central authority controls what materials can be used
The topography and climate of Russia have caused them to do with trade
Find warm water ports to ship globally or receive things more modern
During ww2 which geographic features contributed most to the soviet unions defense against Germany
Used the frozen ports and cold water . The snow and ice was their protection
Know different time periods of russian history
Soviet Russia,Kievan Russia, imperial Russia , Muscovy russia
How do the urial mountains effect the distribution of the climate regions in Russia
Milder climate will be to the west
How has Siberia gained population and become more economically developed?
The trans Siberian railroad has allowed people angl goods travel to the region
What causes tectonic plates to move ?
Convection currents, ridge pushing , slab pull
What are examples of cultural differences impacting the land ?
Hunting for buffalo, the new settlers and the Indians were in competition for the land
Which part of the Canada would br subarctic climate ?
Central part of Canada
What are the reasons for early exploration for the western u.s.
More natural resources
What was the pull factor that attracted African Americans to the u.s. After the civil war?
More jobs
Where do you think pipelines would be more useful? ( transport oil )
Alaska
U.s and canada share features
St. Lawerence seaway is not shared by u.s and canada
How are we producing more food with less farms
More efficient methods
Cultural diffusion
The movement of different culture
