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What is the main idea of this lesson?
Russia and the Eurasian republics are very large and have many different geographic features.
How much of the Earth’s land surface do Russia and the Eurasian republics cover?
They cover about one-sixth of the Earth’s land surface.
What is the largest country in the world by total area?
Russia is the largest country in the world.
How many miles does Russia stretch from east to west?
Russia stretches almost 6,000 miles from east to west.
Which mountains separate the Northern European Plain from the West Siberian Plain?
The Ural Mountains separate the Northern European Plain from the West Siberian Plain.
What are steppes mainly used for?
Steppes are mainly used for agriculture and grazing.
Name three countries in Central Asia mentioned in the text.
Three countries in Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan (others: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan).
Why are some countries like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan described as “isolated”?
They are “isolated” because they are surrounded by mountains and deserts, making travel and contact with other countries difficult.
Which port city in Russia stays open most of the year because of the North Atlantic Drift?
The port city is Murmansk.
According to the map, what is the highest elevation shown, and which color represents it?
The highest elevation shown is over 15,000 feet, and it is represented in brown color on the map.
