Russia And Eurasia Republics Flashcards
About how much of the land surface of the entire earth do Russia and Eurasian republics take up?
1/6 of the Earth’s surface
What are steppes?
Very large plains
Why are so few Russian ports open to ships and trade year round?
Many of the ports are north of the article circle, causing periods of frozen water
How does climate affect vegetation growing in the tundra?
Permafrost prevents trees from growing, therefore only small plants grow in the tundra.
What valuable reassures are located in the tiaga?
Timber
One Russian port, Murmansk, stays open to ships and trade all year long. Why is this if other ports are closed for parts of the year?
Stays open because of the North Atlantic current which warms the water keeping it from freezing
Why were the rivers that fed into the Aral Sea redirected into irrigation canals?
So that the cotton crop would improve
How were Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan affected by the pollution of the Aral Sea?
Pesticides and fertilizers polluted the lake destroying plant and animal homes affecting the fishing industries of those countries
Why did the Bolsheviks want to end private ownership of land and resources?
Private ownership had only enriched a few people, causing poverty and hardship for the rest of the population?
What was the Cold War?
Period of conflict and tension between the Soviet Union and the U.S. No fighting ever occurred during this conflict.
Landmass
Continuous extent of land
Isolate
To cut off from others
Taiga
Flat land found in Arctic and subarctic regions
Semiarid
A little rainfall
Pesticide
Chemical that kills harmful insects and weeds
