Geography 5.03 Quiz – Flashcards
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1. Scandinavian Taiga zone is in southern Europe
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False
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2. Permafrost melting has caused damage to ecosystems, roads, and buildings
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True
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3. Norway is famous for its fjords
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True
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4. Reindeer herding is a way of life in the tundra regions of Russia
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True
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5. Tree growth is limited in tundras due to low temperatures and short growing seasons
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True
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6. Permafrost only in the tundra and forest tundra zone of Russia
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True
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7. 46% of Russia is permafrost
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True
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8. Only 8% of Russia is arable land
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True
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9. Climate, terrain, and distance hinder the exploitation of natural resources in Russia
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True
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10. What is a tundra?
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A treeless area between ice caps and tree lines of Artic Regions
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11. What is a taiga?
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Subartic, evergreen coniferous forest of Northern Eurasia
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12. What is permafrost?
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Permanently frozen subsoil in perennially frigid areas
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13. What was domesticated 2000 years ago and is herded by native Asian people?
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reindeer
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14. What is known as a "suicidal rodent"?
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Lemmings
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15. What is not found in the arctic tundra region?
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Low vegetation, no grass?
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16. How many seasons are in Poland?
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6
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17. Why does Poland have a maritime and continental climate?
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Combination of Atlantic air and dry Asian air
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18. What percent of Russia is used for permanent cropland?
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0%
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19. What are two major population centers in taiga biome?
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Toronto and Moscow
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20. Why is deforestation a problem in Russia and North America forests?
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fertile soil and long growing seasons
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21. Boreal forests in Siberia are like what part of North America?
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Alaska to Newfoundland
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22. What US area is like SW Caucasus forest in Russia?
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Southern Appalachian
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23. How are the southern Appalachian and southwest Caucasus forests?
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both in northern hemispheres and warm forests.
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30. Where is Lacul Lala Mare?
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Romania
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31. What region of the Alps is Mount Grintovec and Mount Skuta?
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Kamink Alps
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32. What is the second longest river in Europe?
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Danube
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33. Can you locate the Volga River?
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Look below
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34. Can you locate the Carpathian Mountains?
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Look below
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35. Can you locate the timberline in Eastern Europe?
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Look below
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36. Can you locate the Siberian taiga?
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Look below
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37. Can you locate the Siberian tundra?
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Look below
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38. What is the highest mountain in Europe?
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Mt.Elbrus
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39. Whats is the climate of most of Central and Eastern Europe?
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Many humid continental and humid summers
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40. Why is there limited agriculture in East Europe?
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lack of good soil and favorable climates
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41. How are forest biomes classified?
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lattitude
