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- 1. Fill in the Blank
What is the capital city of Russia
- 2. Fill in the Blank
Who is the President of Russia? Watch your spelling!
- 3. Multiple Choice
What currency do they use in Russia?
Rubble
Rouble
Ruble
Rouboul
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the dominant religion in Russia?
Islam
Hinduism
Orthodox Christianity
Sikhism
- 5. Multiple Choice
What hemisphere is Russia located in?
Northern
Southern
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which TWO of the following continents is Russia located in?
Africa
Asia
Europe
North America
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which TWO oceans border Russia?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
- 8. Multiple Choice
In what direction must you travel to get to Russia from the UK?
South
North West
North East
North
- 9. Multiple Choice
How many of the following countries border Russia?
China
Mongolia
Kazakhstan
Ukraine
Belarus
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which Russian river is the longest river in Europe?
Volga
Lena
Irtysh
Ob
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the longest river in Russia?
Volga
Lena
Irtysh
Ob
- 12. Multiple Choice
What range of mountains are in the East of Russia?
Chomsky Mountains
Starsky Maountains
Chersky Mountains
Stormzy Mountains
- 13. Fill in the Blank
Some very sparsely populated areas of Russia, such as Northern Siberia are within the ____________ circle?
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which side of Russia has the highest population density?
East
West
North East
South
- 15. Multiple Choice
True or False? The population distribution of Russia is that the population becomes more sparse as you move from the West towards the North East
True
False
- 16. Multiple Choice
Russia's population Distribution is:
Evenly distributed
Unevenly distributed
Randomly distributed
- 17. Multiple Choice
Select the correct reasons that explain why Russia is densely populated in the West
Land is flatter and easier to build on
Land is mountainous and inaccessible
It is closer to Europe so there are many trading opportunities
It is very cold and dark for 4 months of the year in the Arctic Circle
It is far from Europe so there are lomited trading opportunities
- 18. Multiple Choice
Select the correct reasons that explain why Russia is sparsely populated in the North East
Land is flatter and easier to build on
Land is mountainous and inaccessible
It is closer to Europe so there are many trading opportunities
It is very cold and dark for 4 months of the year in the Arctic Circle
It is far from Europe so there are lomited trading opportunities
- 19. Multiple Choice
The South East of Russia has an area that is an exception to the population distribution because it has a higher density than you would expect. What city do we find there?
St Petersburg
Moscow
Sochi
Vladivostok
- 20. Multiple Choice
Along with Russia, which of the following countries have claims to resources in the Arctic Ocean?
Denmark
USA
Canada
Antarctica
Norway
- 21. Multiple Choice
How far from the coast of a country can it legally claim ownership of the sea bed?
100 miles
200 miles
300 miles
400 miles
- 22. Multiple Choice
Why does Russia want to drill in the Arctic Ocean
It contains coal and oil
It contains natural gas and coal
It contains natural gas and oil
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following biomes can NOT be found in Russia?
Tundra
Coniferous Forest (Taiga/Boreal Forest)
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate Grassland (Steppe)
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following Russian biomes is the furthest north and the coldest?
Tundra
Coniferous Forest (Taiga/Boreal Forest)
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Temperate Grassland (Steppe)
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following Russian biomes has enough moisture for fir trees and pine trees to grow?
Tundra
Coniferous Forest (Taiga/Boreal Forest)
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Temperate Grassland (Steppe)
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which of the following Russian biomes is also the main biome in the UK?
Tundra
Coniferous Forest (Taiga/Boreal Forest)
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Temperate Grassland (Steppe)
- 27. Multiple Choice
The two Russian biomes below are similar temperatures, but which one is further inland and drier?
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Temperate Grassland (Steppe)
- 28. Multiple Choice
Why do some people think that Russia SHOULD be able to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean?
The oil industry creates many jobs
Many other industries are dependent on oil
The money that is generated from trading oil can be used to improve people's quality of life in Russia
Oil spills can devastate ecosystems at sea, along the coast and on land.
- 29. Multiple Choice
Why do some people think that Russia SHOULD NOT drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean?
Oil is a non-renewable energy source which will eventually run out.
The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases which cause global warming
The money that is generated from trading oil can be used to improve people's quality of life in Russia
Oil spills can devastate ecosystems at sea, along the coast and on land.
- 30. Multiple Choice
What is 'atmospheric pollution'?
Air pollution
Land pollution
Water pollution
- 31. Multiple Choice
What is 'terrestrial pollution'?
Air pollution
Land pollution
Water pollution
- 32. Multiple Choice
What is 'hydrospheric pollution'?
Air pollution
Land pollution
Water pollution
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are non-renewable energy sources?
Coal
Oil
Solar
Wind
Natural Gas
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are renewable energy sources?
Coal
Oil
Solar
Wind
Tidal
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the definition of energy insecurity/dependency?
Having a reliable and affordable energy supply
Relying on other countries to supply you with energy
- 36. Multiple Choice
Which of the following actions could European countries take to be less dependent on Russia and become more energy secure?
Create more energy from renewable sources
Drill for more oil and gas
Trade energy amongst themselves
Buy more gas from Russia
- 37. Multiple Choice
Why is Russia building new gas pipelines to supply certain European countries?
Because the existing pipelines do not supply enough gas
Because the existing pipelines are old and damaged
So that they can hold back the supply when they want
So that if they hold back the supply from some countries, others will still get the gas they need.
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