1. Russia Map Review Warmup. After 10-15 minutes, have
The next slide is the
Russia Map Review Warmup.
After minutes, have
students compare their answers
to the next page!
Warmup # 14!

3. When working on the map note the borders of Russia – lined
in red below:

8. Physical Characteristics
Russia and Central
Asia
Physical Characteristics

9. The most important countries of Russia and Central Asia are Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

10. The level of importance of each is determined by GDP, land size, and population.
Do this for HW! You know where to go! Regional Data
File… pages 365 and pages

11. Population – Population refers to the
total number of people living in a
country.
Determine the countries with the
largest population.
Kazakhstan -
Russia –
Uzbekistan -

12. Land Size – land size refers to the total square miles of a country.
Pages 365 and pages to
determine what the largest
countries are in land size.
Russia –
Kazakhstan –
Turkmenistan -

13. GDP – Gross Domestic Product
refers to the total value of
goods and services produced
in a country in one year.
Russia –
Kazakhstan –
Turkmenistan –

14. This area is named “Russian Federation” and shortened to “Russia”
Land Size in asia
Russia covers 2 continents - Europe and Asia
25% of Russia is located in Europe and 80% of it’s population live there
Russia spans 11 time zones!
This area is named “Russian Federation” and shortened to “Russia”

15. Chernozem found in the Steppes
Chernozem (chur-NO-zum) is found in the Steppe climate region.
Chernozem is Slavic for “black earth”
This steppe, or grassland region of Southwest Asia has become one of the worlds major wheat producing areas because the soil is very fertile.
Dark Soil on Top

16. Calling all South Team Members! Please deliver A to Z folders!
Remember they are located in black
shelves by butterfly bulletin board.
Turn to the letter C!
Maps will be delivered for Chernozem.
Save the 2nd map for another word in
these notes!

18. Siberia Siberia is the land that lies east of the Ural Mountains.
It means “sleeping land”.
Known for its harsh & cold climates.
Natural resources: many minerals, natural gas, oil, and mining
Video to show! Located
in the flash drive in same
Folder as this Power Point!

19. Russia & Central Asia Map

20. Mountains The Ural Mts divide Europe from Asia
Caucasus Mountains from space
The Caucasus Mountains divide Russia from Southwest Asia

21. Russia & Central Asia Map

22. RIVERS
The Volga River flows south. It is very important for transportation and hydroelectric power.
Amur River is the most important waterway of the Russian far-east. It creates a border between Russia and China.
The River Ob (rhymes with globe) is a major Siberian River that flows north into the Arctic Ocean.

23. Russia & Central Asia Map

24. Lake Baikal (bye-call)
The Jewel of Siberia
It’s the deepest Lake in the WORLD - over 5,000 feet deep!
The lake holds 1/6th of the world’s freshwater!!!
Video to show! Located
in the flash drive in same
Folder as this Power Point!

25. BACK TO THE A TO Z!

26. Russia & Central Asia Map

27. Bering Strait (bear-ing)
Separates Asia from North America
It froze during the Ice Age which allowed humans to cross over to the Americas
Bering Strait
Alaska
Kamchatka Peninsula

28. Russia & Central Asia Map

29. Climate Climates vary because the region is so large!
TUNDRA – in the extreme northern regions. Remember
PERMAFROST!
SUBARCTIC – TAIGA(huge forests of coniferous trees)
Mostly in Siberia.

30. Climate cont… Climates vary because the region is so large!
HUMID CONTINENTAL – SEASONS!
SEMI-ARID(STEPPE) – Temperate grassland found mostly in Central Asia. Chernozem soil helps to make this area an area of high agricultural activity.

31. Climate cont… Climates vary because the region is so large!
ARID(DESERT) – Western part of Central Asia.
Kara Kum and Kyzyl Kum.