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Human Geography of Central Asia, Russia, and the Caucasus — Quiz Answers

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What did people do to construct Russia’s Baikal-Amur Mainline?

A
harvest timber
B
control water
C
fill valleys
D
dry up rivers
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Sort each example by whether it is an adaptation or a modification of the environment in central Asia.

Answer:

the use of animal skins and furs for clothing,the development of portable housing,the domestication of horses|the irrigation of farmland,the building of infrastructure,the use of dams to control water

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Why is the Caucasus home to many different ethnic groups?

A
It is located near the Fertile Crescent.
B
It greatly expanded its borders over time.
C
It attracted the attention of ancient Greece and Persia.
D
It links Russia to the Pacific Ocean.
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What is collectivization?

A
the process of establishing government control over businesses and resources
B
reliance on cottage industries and pastoralism as an element of the economy
C
the use of domesticated animals to modify the environment
D
the removal of existing infrastructure to access oil and gas reserves
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What happened as a result of the Soviet Union controlling central Asia?

A
Religions were influenced by trade.
B
Six major ethnic groups emerged.
C
Russian became the lingua franca.
D
Each country developed an official language.
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Why did ancient peoples settle near rivers in central Asia?

A
to create protection
B
to irrigate farmland
C
to ship goods
D
to domesticate horses
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How did people in the northern parts of central Asia adapt to the climate?

A
by domesticating cattle and sheep
B
by converting large areas of land for farming
C
by layering animal materials for clothing
D
by living in the region’s forests and swamps

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