Russia: Location, Climate, and Natural Resources

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Large deposits of gold, aluminum, diamonds, and iron are mined in these mountains that form a natural barrier between Europe and Asia.

European Russia is mostly landlocked, which makes it difficult for trading via ship. What does landlocked mean?

With a population of more than 12 million, this city is Russia's capital.

73% of Russia’s population lives in western Russia on the _____ where the climate is warmer and the land is more fertile.

Russia only has 2 seasons—________ and _______.

The _______ divides Russia into two regions—eastern Russia (Asia) and western Russia (Europe).

Russia’s large size, rugged terrain, and cold climate make it difficult for Russians to obtain ______.

Most people live _______of the Ural mountains where the climate is mildest and the land is the most fertile.