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Warm-Up. What do you know about Russia and the Olympics?. Russia. The largest country in the world. RUSSIA. Contains all major vegetation zones except tropical rainforest Tundra Permafrost Taiga Forested Steppe Vast Plain. Siberian Tundra. Siberian Tundra. Siberian Tundra.
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Warm-Up What do you know about Russia and the Olympics?
Russia The largest country in the world
RUSSIA • Contains all major vegetation zones except tropical rainforest • Tundra • Permafrost • Taiga • Forested • Steppe • Vast Plain
Siberian Tundra • Permafrost- the earth never thaws. • Tundra- a biome where tree growth is hindered by cold temperatures and short growing seasons. • Native people • Industrial workers • And those seeking land • -90 degrees to 98 degrees