Russia Russia SS6G10 The student will SS6G10 The student will

explain the impact of location, explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, climate, natural resources,

and population distribution on and population distribution on Europe.Europe.

The Location of Russia The Location of Russia

1.Russia spans two 1.Russia spans two continents.continents.

2. It covers the eastern 2. It covers the eastern part of Europe.part of Europe.

3. It spans the northern 3. It spans the northern part of Asia. part of Asia.

4. A train trip from 4. A train trip from western Europe to western Europe to eastern Europe would eastern Europe would take one week. take one week.

Russia’s Borders Russia’s Borders

Russia shares a border with 15 Russia shares a border with 15 countries including China, North countries including China, North Korea, Finland, Norway, Poland and Korea, Finland, Norway, Poland and the Ukraine. the Ukraine.

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Land of RussiaLand of Russia Russia is almost landlocked.Russia is almost landlocked. Most of the land is far from the sea or Most of the land is far from the sea or

frozen over most of the year.frozen over most of the year. Ports on the Arctic Ocean must be Ports on the Arctic Ocean must be

cleared with icebreakers. cleared with icebreakers.

St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is a port city on the St. Petersburg is a port city on the Baltic Sea.Baltic Sea.

It was home to the Czars of Russia It was home to the Czars of Russia and the capital of Russia for over 200 and the capital of Russia for over 200 years. years.

A network of railways surrounds the A network of railways surrounds the St. Petersburg, bringing goods into St. Petersburg, bringing goods into the city for shipment around the the city for shipment around the world. world.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, Russia Travel Guide - Must-St. Petersburg, Russia Travel Guide - Must-See AttractionsSee Attractions

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Climate of Russia Climate of Russia

European Russia has two seasons:European Russia has two seasons: Winter and SummerWinter and Summer The hottest month is July and the The hottest month is July and the

coldest is Januarycoldest is January The average yearly temperature of The average yearly temperature of

nearly all of Russia is below freezing.nearly all of Russia is below freezing.

Climate of Russia Climate of Russia

Many areas have soil that is permanently Many areas have soil that is permanently frozen. This is called frozen. This is called permafrost.permafrost.

In the winter, railroad lines are changed In the winter, railroad lines are changed to cross frozen lakes and rivers.to cross frozen lakes and rivers.

Because of the arctic winds, harsh Because of the arctic winds, harsh winters are a part of Russian life. winters are a part of Russian life.

MoscowMoscow

The capital city of Russia.The capital city of Russia. Snow is on the ground in winter for Snow is on the ground in winter for

four to five months. four to five months.

In the summer, winds from the south In the summer, winds from the south bring warmer temperatures, but not bring warmer temperatures, but not much rain. much rain.

MoscowMoscow

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Asian Russia’s Climate Asian Russia’s Climate

The climate is extreme.The climate is extreme. Siberia, the land furthest east, can Siberia, the land furthest east, can

have low temperatures of -40 have low temperatures of -40 degrees during the long winters.degrees during the long winters.

Nights can be even colder. Nights can be even colder. Three to four feet of snow are Three to four feet of snow are

possible.possible. . Further north, a part of the ground . Further north, a part of the ground

stays frozen all year. stays frozen all year.

Summers in Asian Russia Summers in Asian Russia

Summers are usually mild. However, Summers are usually mild. However, hot days in Siberia can reach over 90 hot days in Siberia can reach over 90 degreesdegrees

Summer in Siberia Summer in Siberia

The European Plain of Russia The European Plain of Russia

It is the driest, but the lands It is the driest, but the lands bordering the Black Sea and the bordering the Black Sea and the Baltic Sea are exceptions. Baltic Sea are exceptions.

They have more rainfall and warmer They have more rainfall and warmer temperatures.temperatures.

Where People Live Where People Live

The area around the Black Sea is The area around the Black Sea is considered considered subtropicalsubtropical, and it is , and it is popular summer resort area. popular summer resort area.

About 73 percent of the entire About 73 percent of the entire Russian population lives in European Russian population lives in European Russia, where the weather is harsh, Russia, where the weather is harsh, but not as severe as the Asian Plains but not as severe as the Asian Plains and Siberia. and Siberia.

Natural Resources Natural Resources

A land of many resources.A land of many resources. Vast forests for lumberVast forests for lumber Deposits of gold, aluminum ore, coal, Deposits of gold, aluminum ore, coal,

and iron are found in the Ural and iron are found in the Ural Mountains. Mountains.

Russia’s Resources Russia’s Resources

Russia is a leading producer and Russia is a leading producer and exporter of gold, minerals, metals, exporter of gold, minerals, metals, and machinery.and machinery.

Machinery is produced in many of Machinery is produced in many of Russia’s factories. Russia’s factories.

Volga River Volga River

The largest river in Europe.The largest river in Europe. Over half of Russia’s major cities are Over half of Russia’s major cities are

along the Volga.along the Volga. The Volga is a source of hydroelectric The Volga is a source of hydroelectric

power for industry and a waterway power for industry and a waterway for ship manufactured goods. for ship manufactured goods.

Russia’s Hidden Resources Russia’s Hidden Resources

Russia’s large size and cold climate Russia’s large size and cold climate make it difficult to use their make it difficult to use their resources. resources.

Oil and gas are natural resources Oil and gas are natural resources located in Siberia and Asian Russia. located in Siberia and Asian Russia.

They are difficult to reach because of They are difficult to reach because of the harsh climate. the harsh climate.

CRCT Questions CRCT Questions

307. Which area of Russia is a major 307. Which area of Russia is a major center for trade?center for trade?

A. SiberiaA. Siberia B. Asian RussiaB. Asian Russia C. St. PetersburgC. St. Petersburg D. European Russia D. European Russia

308. Which conditions keeps Russia’s 308. Which conditions keeps Russia’s

natural resources from being used?natural resources from being used? A. harsh climatesA. harsh climates B. lack of workersB. lack of workers C. no market for these resourcesC. no market for these resources D. no government funding D. no government funding

309. Which statement BEST describes the 309. Which statement BEST describes the way the Volga River helps manufacturing? way the Volga River helps manufacturing?

A. it provides food and water for the A. it provides food and water for the workers.workers.

B. Workers’ families ice skate and B. Workers’ families ice skate and swim there.swim there.

C. It is used to clean machinery C. It is used to clean machinery before it is shipped overseas.before it is shipped overseas.

D. It is used for hydroelectric power D. It is used for hydroelectric power and transportation of goods. and transportation of goods.

310. With its long northern coastline, what 310. With its long northern coastline, what makes shipping in Russia so difficult? makes shipping in Russia so difficult?

A. The northern ports are blocked by ice much of A. The northern ports are blocked by ice much of the year.the year.

B. Manufactured goods and people prefer to B. Manufactured goods and people prefer to travel by train.travel by train.

C. The Volga River is used only for hydroelectric C. The Volga River is used only for hydroelectric power, not for shipping.power, not for shipping.

D. Cruise ships bringing tourists to St. Petersburg D. Cruise ships bringing tourists to St. Petersburg take up much of the harbor. take up much of the harbor.