Russia - Climate, Relief, Population, Industry

Question 1

Highest population density in Russia

Answer 1

• west of Russia

- Capital city = Moscow

Question 2

why is there a higher population density in the west of Russia

Answer 2

• more developed
• more opportunities
• better quality of life

Question 3

Why do some areas of Russia have a very low population density?

Answer 3

• harsher climate = lowest temps
• lower quality of life
• farming would be difficult
• lack of opportunities

Question 4

Is Russia’s geographical location an opportunity or a challenge?

Answer 4

• opportunity
• allows Russia to trade with countries from both continents
• increases GNI

Question 5

Description of Russia’s geographical location

Answer 5

• situated partly in Europe and partly in Asia

- 70% of people live in europe

Question 6

Is Russia’s climate an opportunity or a challenge?

Answer 6

• a challenge
• limits soil fertility
• farming is restricted
• exports are low of agriculture
• decreases GNI

Question 7

Describe Russia’s climate

Answer 7

• Far North is the Arctic Tundra

- winters are long/freezing = average temp is -25.c

Question 8

Is Russia’s population density an opportunity or a challenge?

Answer 8

• challenge in Siberia
• low population density = less services available in this area
• opportunity in cities
• as there will be a larger working class

Question 9

Describe Russia’s population density.

Answer 9

• cities/coastal areas in the European section of Russia has a high population density
• Siberia is extremely low

Question 10

Is Russia’s food production and distribution an opportunity or a challenge?

Answer 10

• challenge
• Russia is not a self-sufficient country in terms of all food types
• low food production
• if imports are stopped = poorer quality of life

Question 11

Describe Russia’s food production and distribution.

Answer 11

• Imports lots of food products
• 13% of Russia is used for agriculture
• self-sufficient in some types of food
• eg meat, grain, sugar, potatoes, fish

Question 12

Is Russia’s overall economy an opportunity or a challenge?

Answer 12

• opportunity
• allows Russia to present a strong front to other countries
• money for services and military support
• can expand services to the public

Question 13

Describe Russia’s overall economy

Answer 13

• imports more than it exports
• Wealthier NEE
• Earns £8bn exporting goods

Question 14

Is Russia’s military and geopolitics an opportunity or a challenge?

Answer 14

• provides strong united front
• provides trade links to other parts of the world
• increases exports/imports

Question 15

Describe Russia’s military and geopolitics

Answer 15

• spends £180bn a year on military

- has a large well-equipped army

Question 16

Is Russia’s deposits of coal, oil and natural gas an opportunity or a challenge?

Answer 16

• opportunity
• lots of exports
• wealthier GNI
• can make other countries dependant on Russia = good trade links

Question 17

Describe Russia’s involvement with coal, natural gas and oil

Answer 17

• biggest export of Russia is energy
• large reservoirs of oil/gas
• which is used to make electricity
• most of Europe relies on gas from Russia via pipelines
• 365 of all european gas come from Russia