world geo

Latin America:


The river boundary between the US and Mexico The Rio Grande

Main Language Spanish

Mountain range in Chile The Andes Mountains

The regions of Latin America


Europe:

Border between Europe and Asia The Ural Mountains

Mountain ranges that separate France and Spain The Pyrenees

Countries in the peninsulasSpain, Portugal (on the Iberian Peninsula), Italy (on the Italian Peninsula), Greece (on the Balkan Peninsula), and parts of France and Andorra also situated on the Iberian Peninsula

Countries of the UK England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Longest river in Europe but not in Russia DANUBE RIVER

Imperialism expansion of political power over a weaker country

Plateau in Central Spain THE MESETA

What are one of the few types of vegetation that grows in Scandinavia LICHENS


Russia and Republics:

Time zones- 11

The longest river and a main transportation corridor in the region is the Volga River, which flows through central Russia and is vital for trade and commerce.

Who invaded Russia in the 9th century? THE VIKINGS

Where are the majority of Russia’s inhabitants? NORTH EUROPEAN PLANE

What is a most valuable possession of nomads in Central Asia? THE YURTS

What region is famous for its weather and for being a place for political exiles? SIBERIA

Know the republics of the Caucasus and Baltics The republics of the Caucasus include Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. In the Baltic region, the republics are Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.


Terms to know:

Red Army- the communist (The soviet union)

Imperialism when a country takes over a weaker one

what is a taiga

  • Taiga: A biome characterized by coniferous forests, located in the northern regions of the world, typically found between the tundra and temperate forests.

what is a Dictatorship A dictatorship is a form of government in which a single individual or a small group wields significant power, typically without the consent of the governed. In a dictatorship, political opposition is often suppressed, and civil liberties may be restricted.

Caspian Sea GIANT SALTWATER LAKE

Communism/Command economy the government owns and distributes everything

Lake Baikal - largest freshwater lake in the world, located in Siberia, Russia, known for its unique biodiversity and depth.

Market economy

Bolshevik Part of LENIN

Silk Road

Fjord

“Land of the Midnight Sun” “Land of Flames”



  • Lake Baikal: Deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world, significant in both ecological and cultural terms

  • Bolshevik Revolution: Key event that led to the establishment of a communist regime in Russia

  • Silk Road: Ancient trade route that connected the East and West, facilitating cultural and economic exchange

  • Fjord: Narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, often found in Norway and other Nordic countries

  • "Land of the Midnight Sun": Refers to regions within the Arctic Circle where the sun does not set during summer

  • "Land of Flames": A nickname for Iceland, known for its volcanic activity and geothermal features.