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What climate zones are found in Russia?
Tundra, Subarctic, Humid Continental, Steppe, Semi-arid, and Highland.
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What type of forest is primarily found in subarctic climates?
Taiga forests; characterized by coniferous trees and small shrubs.
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Where is the steppe climate located in Russia?
South-western Russia, parts of Kazakhstan, overlaps with semi-arid climate.
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What is the significance of Lake Baikal?
It is the biggest, deepest, and oldest freshwater lake, holding 20% of the world's freshwater and is important for biodiversity and research.
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What role do the Ural Mountains play in Russia's geography?
They split Europe and Asia and are important for the iron and coal industry in Russia.
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How might climate zones affect agricultural practices in Russia?
The Steppe climate provides fertile soil for agriculture, the Humid Continental has a balanced climate, while the Tundra/Subarctic offers little to no agricultural capacity.
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What importance do Russian rivers have?
They facilitate transportation of people and goods; notable rivers include the Volga, Lena, Ob, and Yensei.
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Why are most Russians concentrated in western and southern regions?
The humid continental climate provides favorable living conditions with all four seasons and mixed forests for agriculture.
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Compare plant and animal life in the Tundra versus mountain regions.
Tundra has limited vegetation (lichens, moss), while mountains have coniferous forests and a wider biodiversity.
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Describe the social and economic conditions in Russia prior to the revolution.
There were sharp class divisions with peasants making very little money, leading to growing unrest.
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What was the role of Tsar Nicholas II in pre-revolutionary Russia?
He was an absolute ruler whose lack of control and response to hardships made him unpopular with the people.
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Analyze Vladimir Lenin's role in the Bolshevik seizure of power.
Lenin transformed Russia's political landscape by prioritizing the needs of the people and leading the Bolsheviks out of WWI.
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Discuss the Russian Civil War. Who were the main participants?
The Bolsheviks (red) against anti-communist forces (white), with Lenin and Trotsky leading the Bolsheviks.
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What was the 'Great Terror' and how did it impact Soviet society?
A purge of anti-soviets during 1936-1938 that led to industrialization and 5-year economic plans.
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Explain the process of collectivization. What were its economic goals and human costs?
Collectivization made farmers work collectively, leading to economic growth but also severe famine.
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How did communist ideology spread beyond Russia's borders?
It influenced global revolutionary movements, causing conflicts due to opposing ideologies.
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Evaluate the New Economic Policy (NEP). Why did Lenin introduce it?
Lenin introduced NEP to support economic recovery and to limit private enterprises.
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How did leaders like Lenin, Stalin, and Trotsky shape the course of the Russian Revolution?
They led the Bolsheviks, transformed economic goals, and shaped the Soviet Union's impact on society.
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What were the long-term consequences of the Russian Revolution?
The USSR became a major world power, controlling all life aspects, and spreading communist ideology worldwide.
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