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Russian Domain
Exam II
7
Geography
Undergraduate 1
10/24/2011

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Where is the Southern Boundary?
Definition
Eastern European Plain( many large rivers, limited soils in the south).
Term
Ural Mountains and Siberia run the _____?
Definition
North
Term
What limits agricultural productivity?
Definition
Harsh Climates & poor soils
Term
What is the Caucasus and the Transcaucasus?
Definition
Rugged mountain range in between Caspian and black sea with coplex climates.
Term
What are some environmental issues?
Definition
Air & Water pollution, "most toxic landscapes on the planet", 2/3 of population live in a condition that is harmful
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What is the one success story?
Definition
Lake Baikal
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Why would they be pro-global warming?
Definition
Higher yeilds, less sea ice, northern limits will shit 60-90 miles for every 1 degree celcius warmed.
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