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RUSSIA

RUSSIA. REGIONS OF RUSSIA. GENERAL INFORMATION. Land area-Russia is the largest in the world. Russia is twice as large as any of the next 4 largest countries, Canada, US, China and Brazil. Russia stretches across 11 time zones. Mountains.

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RUSSIA

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  1. RUSSIA REGIONS OF RUSSIA

  2. GENERAL INFORMATION • Land area-Russia is the largest in the world. • Russia is twice as large as any of the next 4 largest countries, Canada, US, China and Brazil. • Russia stretches across 11 time zones.

  3. Mountains • Highest mountain range is the _____________ mountains. • The most important range is the _____________ Mountains. • The Urals divide Europe from ____________. • The Urals also provide great mineral wealth.

  4. Plains • Most of Russia is flat plains. • West of Yenisey River • East of Yenisey River

  5. Rivers • The Volga river is the _____________ in Europe. • The Volga drains into the __________________. • The Oh, Yenisey, and Lena are so wide at the mouth that you can have trouble seeing the other bank.

  6. Ecosystems • Most of Russia is ___________ or continental. • Tundra Region-large treeless zone dominated by small plants. • Taiga Region- “land of little sticks” trees do not grow to great size due to harsh conditions.

  7. Taiga • This region is important to Russia provides: • Paper • Other forest products • Small animals for fur trade • Home to Brown Bear, symbol of Russia

  8. Steppes • South of the Forests • Open plains of grassland • Contains chernozem • Very productive agriculture

  9. Siberia/Construction • Permafrost plays major role in building. • Thawing was an issue with early buildings collapsing. • Now pilings or posts are used.

  10. Siberia/Mineral wealth • Siberia is a great source of mineral wealth.

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