russia skills Flashcards
1
Q
biomes
A
- tundra in upper north
- taiga in the middle (most of Russia is taiga)
- forest a bit in east and west
- steppe in southern west
2
Q
population density distribution + why
A
- most of the population is in the west of Russia
- capital city of Moscow in west
- 75% live in cities
- more job and opportunities
- few live in north (temperature is low)
- west is more developed
3
Q
causes of threats to Russia’s environment
A
- water + air pollution
- leaks from oil and gas pipelines
- declining biodiversity
- > Russia lacks modern solution control equipment
4
Q
levels of development in Russia
A
- developing country
- a lot of corruption
- some parts more developed than others (capital city + places around it)
- lacks modern economy
- bad governance
