Russia Flashcards
What are the main heat sources in Russia?
Atlantic and Indian Ocean
What is the main barrier for cold from the Artic in Russia and the barrier that separates Siberia?
Ural Mountains
What is the main source of cold in Russia?
Artic Wind
How is the mountain range beside Lake Baikal called?
Yabonovyy Range
Give four facts that show Lake Baikal’s importance
1,700 species -> 2/3 are endemic
30 million years old
20% of world’s unfrozen fresh water
Important Wildlife
Give the main threats on Lake Baikal (3)
Paper factory on south bank -> chemical waste
Extinction of Wildlife
Agricultural runoff -> eutrophication
How is Lake Baikal being protected?
World heritage site (UNESCO)
Scientists are investigating to proof its importance
NGO’s + Individuals
Russian government
Give the 5 main biomes in Russia
Tundra Taiga Desert Steppes Forest
Characteristics of Tundra
Permafrost Average temp: -12C* In summer there's almost 24h of day light and the opposite in winter 20% of earth's surface North of Russia
Characteristics of Taiga
Forest of coniferous trees
Biggest biome in earth and Russia
Often permafrost
Siberian tiger
Threats of Taiga
Hunting
Clear cutting –> soil runoff
Global warming –> attracts foreign species and repels native species
Characteristics of Steppe
Mostly grassy
Extreme temperatures (-40 - 40)
Has been a natural barrier
Overcultivation –> too much animals
Causes of Russia’s population decline
Diseases
Low levels of inmigration
Declining marriage rate
High mortality rate
Effect of Russia’s population decline
Fewer workers to pay taxes
Solutions to Russia’s population decline
Encourage inmigration
Government incentives (e.g. Descuentos familiares)
Crimea (94% of Crimeans gained Russian citizenship (2014))
