Falkner Climates & Ecosystems of Europe & Russia – Flashcards
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Winds blowing from the west.
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westerlies
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A layer of frozen soil on the Earth's surface.
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permafrost
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A type of tree or plant that produces cones with needle-like leaves.
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coniferous
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To prevent or reduce the passage of heat by separating two objects with a material.
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insulate
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Mediterranean, Marine west coast, humid subtropical
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types of moderate climate zones
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The ___ ecosystem is located in the marine west coast climate region.
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taiga
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The Mediterranean, marine west coast, and humid subtropical are types of ____ in Europe.
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moderate climates
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___ are used to build on top of permafrost.
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Insulated heat pipes, gravel pads, and wood piles
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People living in northern Russia use ___ as their dominant source of transportation because it can withstand harsh, cold climates.
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railroads
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Mediterranean and marine west coast
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2 largest climate regions in Europe
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The climate in Glasgow, Scotland, is heavily affected by ___.
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the North Atlantic Drift
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When something is ___ it reduced the passage of heat by separating two objects with a material.
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insulated
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As a result of short growing season, people in extremely cold regions often eat a lot of ___.
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protein
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Wild boars live in Europe's ___ ecosystem.
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chaparral
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What percentage of Russians live within the European borders?
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80%
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The majority of the ground in a subarctic climate region is covered in permafrost.
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subarctic climate region
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___ are all located in the taiga ecosystem
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Roe deer, red foxes, and nightingales
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When food is scarce in extremely cold climates, it may be ___.
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imported
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People living in the cold regions of Russia and Finland often build their structures with ___ to prevent them collapsing from the weight of snow.
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slanted roofs
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___ are sometimes used in Iceland to help insulate them from the harsh, cold winters.
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Underground homes
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What are 2 types of forests located in both Europe and Russia?
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boreal forests and temperate deciduous forests
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In which climate region do temperatures rarely drop below freezing?
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Mediterranean
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Which country is not heavily populated?
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Finland
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tropical wet and dry
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Which of the following climate regions in not found on the map above?
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tundra
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The climate region labeled with the number four on the map above is __________.
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Kiev
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Identify the correct capital city of the country highlighted on the map above.
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the president
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In the Russian Federation, which official holds the most power?
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United Kingdom
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The Human Rights Act of 1998 strengthened the rights already protected in __________.
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Which country labeled on the map above has the largest population in Europe?
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iii. Russia
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Which country or countries allow their citizens to vote for the president?
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surpressing
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When a nation uses authority and force to stop an activity conducted by citizens, it is __________ their actions.
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Monarch
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Which of the following terms belongs in the box labeled with the number 1 on the chart above?
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in Europe
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Most Russians live __________.
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Germany
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Which of the following countries is a federal republic?
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Belarus
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Which of the following European countries has an authoritarian style of government?
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Germany and the United Kingdom
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The head of state is mostly a ceremonial position in which of the following countries?
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Russia
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The Duma is an elected lawmaking body found in the government of ____________.
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third
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Europe ranks as the __________ largest continent in terms of population.
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Russia
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The largest country in the world in terms of area is __________.
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Slavs
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The largest ethnic group in Eastern Europe is the __________.
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Russia
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The countries of Eastern Europe share a culture most similar to that of __________.
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Christian
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The majority of people in Russia are __________.
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Russia
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The Red Square is a famous historical site that is located in __________.
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a bicycle
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Otto Jan is a 12-year-old boy growing up in the Netherlands. What form of transportation does he use to get to school every day?
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Christianity
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The dominant religion in Western Europe is __________.
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Islam
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As the fastest-growing religion in Western Europe, __________ has resulted in some tension in certain countries.
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Eastern Orthodox
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In most countries in Eastern Europe, the majority of people belong to the __________ religious denomination.
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England
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Stonehenge is an important historical site that is located in __________.
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There are _____ countries in Western Europe.
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he Matterhorn
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According to the online content article, one of the highest peaks in the Alps is __________.
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he Alps
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Which of the following mountain ranges is labeled with the number 1 on the map above?
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canals
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Europe uses __________ to transport goods throughout the continent.
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the European mainland
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Which of the following regions is labeled with the number 3 on the map above?
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Apennine
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After Charlie passed through the Alps and headed south, he entered the __________ Peninsula.
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a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water
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During the cruise, the captain searched for a strait in the water that the ship could cross with little trouble. The word underlined in the sentence above can best be defined as __________.
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English Channel
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The important body of water shown on the map above is the __________.
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hot spring and glaciers
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Which of the following features are two physical characteristics of Iceland?
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Thames
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The river that is labeled with the number 1 on the map above is the __________ River.
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When combined, Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Caucasus contain _____ countries.
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Mediterranean
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The region of Eastern Europe is located north of the __________ Sea.
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Eastern Siberian Highlands
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The region that contains the Kamchatka Peninsula is the __________.
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Onega . . . Ladoga
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The two lakes connected by canals that help facilitate transportation are Lake __________ and Lake __________.
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Baikal
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The deepest lake in Russia is Lake __________.
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the Caspian Sea
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Braydon traveled a long distance to see the largest body of enclosed water in the world. Where did Braydon go?
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Lake Baikal
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Which of the following Russian physical features was named a World Heritage Site?
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Ob
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The river labeled with the number 2 on the map above is the __________ River.
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he Caucasus
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Which of the following regions is labeled with the number 2 on the map above?
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he Caucasus
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A portion of land that is found between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea and that contains three independent countries is known as __________.
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mported
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When food is scarce in extremely cold climates, it may be __________.
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the North Atlantic Drift
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The climate in Glasgow, Scotland, is heavily affected by __________.
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slanted roofs
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People living in the cold regions of Russia and Finland often build their structures with __________ to prevent them collapsing from the weight of snow.
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The majority of the ground in a subarctic climate region is covered in permafrost.
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Which of the following statements about the subarctic climate region is false?
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tropical wet and dry
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Which of the following climate regions in not found on the map above?
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taiga
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Roe deer, red foxes, and nightingales are all located in the __________ ecosystem.
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Mediterranean
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In which climate region do temperatures rarely drop below freezing?
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to help insulate homes from harsh, cold conditions
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Why are underground homes sometimes used in Iceland?
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tundra
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The climate region labeled with the number four on the map above is __________.
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reduces the passage of heat by separating two objects with a material
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When something is insulated, it __________.
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Germany
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Which of the following countries is a federal republic?
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in Europe
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Most Russians live __________.
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Carpathian Mountains
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The mountain range that is located in Romania (in Eastern Europe) and that extends approximately 900 miles is the __________.
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continental
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Humid continental and subarctic are types of __________ climates in Europe.
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Bering Sea
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The sea labeled with the number 7 on the map above is the __________.
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Baltic . . . Adriatic
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The arrows labeled with the numbers 2 and 4 on the map above are pointing to the __________ and __________ Seas.
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Spain . . . 47
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The country labeled with the number 1 on the map above is __________, and it has a population of _____ million people.
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the Northern European Plain
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All of the following regions are labeled on the map above except __________.
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subarctic
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Coniferous forests are located in the __________ climate region of Russia.
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on the Western Siberian Plain
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Mikhail lives on the largest flat plain in the world. Where does he live?
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on permafrost
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Construction methods such as using gravel pads and insulated pipes have allowed people to live __________ without the fear of their home sinking.
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the Balkan Peninsula
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Toby has been traveling throughout Europe to see the amazing landforms across the continent. One of his stops will be Greece. Which peninsula will Toby have to travel to in order to get to Greece?
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Prime minister
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Which of the following terms belongs in the box labeled with the number 2 on the chart above?
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he Apennines
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Which of the following mountain ranges is labeled with the number 2 on the map above?
