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Both Russia and Central Asia are located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

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false

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Russia is located on two continents, Europe and Asia.

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true

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Central Asia is located north of Russia.

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false

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Russia is the largest country in the world.

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true

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Russia has the largest population in the world.

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false

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Russia's population lives mostly in the western part of the country.

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true

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All the countries in Central Asia are densely populated.

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false

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Populations are lower in areas covered by desert or mountains.

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true

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Russia's official name is the Russian Federation.

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true

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The region of Siberia is in Europen Russia.

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false

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Russia is made up of 50 states.

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false

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The eight Central Asian countries are north of Russia

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false

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The Central Asian countries were once part of the Soviet Union.

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true

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Russia has the longest coastline in the world.

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true

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Much of Russia's coastline is frozen throughout most of the year.

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true

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The Black Sea separates Russia from Central Asia.

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false

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Most of Russia's inland seas are located in the eastern part of the country.

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false

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The Aral Sea is on the northern coastline of Russia.

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false

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The Don River is located in European Russia.

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true

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The Ob-Irtysh River is located in Siberia.

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true

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The Lena River flows from south to north.

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true

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The Volga River is frozen eight months of the year.

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false

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What landform separates European and Asian Russia?

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The Ural Mountains

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Where is the Central Siberian Plareau?

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In Asian Russia

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What is a steppe?

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A treeless plain

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Permafrost means ground that stays frozen all year round.

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true

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Far northern Russia has a humid cold climate.

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false

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Parts of Central Asia have desert climates.

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true

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No part of Russia has a warm tropical climates.

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true

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Russia has only two different types of climates.

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false

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What conditions can lead to low crop yields?

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poor soil and harsh climate

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Where do two thirds of Russia's crops grow?

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in the fertile triangle

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What is the main grain crop in Russia?

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wheat

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Russia is rich in natural resources.

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true

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Russia has large reserves of petroleum and natural gas.

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true

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Central Asia has very few mineral resources.

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false

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In what region are most of Russia's industrial centers?

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European Russia

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What is Russia's leading port?

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St. Petersburg

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The Middle East is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

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false

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The equator cuts through the southern part of the Middle East.

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false

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The Middle East lies on one continent.

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false

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The term Middle East can change over time.

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true

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Today, the Middle East is located on three continents.

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true

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One of the continents of the Middle East is Africa.

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true

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Which group of countries is on the Arabian Peninsula?

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Yemen, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.

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Whuch country has the greatest population in the Middle East?

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Egypt

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Why do the countries on the central and southern Arabian Peninsula have such low population densities?

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because much of the region is covered by desert

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Persian

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gulf

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Cyprus

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island

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Sinai

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peninsula

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Red

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Sea

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Water is a scarce resource in the Middle East.

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true

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The Tigris and the Euphrates both run through Iraq.

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true

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Many of the Middle East's population and agricultural centers are located on rivers.

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true

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Much of the Middle East has humid warm and humid cold climates, like the climate in the United States.

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false

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Much of Saudi Arabia and Iran has a desert climate.

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true

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the coolest climates in the Middle East are found in mountainous regions.

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true

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Water is a necessary resource for agriculture.

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true

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Most of the Middle East is well suited to agriculture.

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false

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The fertile Crescent is an important agricultural area.

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true

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The desert regions of Egypt are North Africa's most important agricultural centers.

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false

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What natural resource plays a large role in the politics and economics of the Middle East?

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crude oil

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Which country is the world's largest producer and exporter of crude oil?

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Saudi Arabia

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Which of the following countries is not a major producer of crude oil?

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Turkey

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Where are both Russia and the countries of Central Asia located?

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in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

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Russia is most of its population is in European Russia.

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true

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They are rivers in European Russia.

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Volga, Don, and Dnieper

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How is the West Siberian Plain like the prairies in the United States?

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They are both grassy flatlands

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Which of the following lies to the east of the Ural Mountains?

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Siberia, Asian Russia, and the Central Siberian Plateau

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Subarctic region coniferous forests can grow there.

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true

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Where would you find permafrost?

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in a cold polar climate

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Fertile triangle has rich farmlands.

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true

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Russia is rich in mineral resources.

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true

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Which city is Russia's largest port and center of culture?

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St. Petersburg

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of the Middle East its definition can change.

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true

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Saudi Arabia is on the Arabia Peninsula, has large reserves of oil, and has a long coastline.

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true

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Which of the following countries are densely populated?

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Egypt, Iran, and Turkey.

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Which body of water connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?

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The Suez Canal

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Which river system is an important agricultural center in Egypt?

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The Nile

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Which country lies within the Fertile Crescent?

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Israel

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Which mineral has helped make the Middle East a highly strategic region?

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crude oil

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