natural energy sources of coal, oil, and natural gas that formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years

natural resources that can be used to produce energy and are constantly replenished, such as sunlight, wind, water and geothermal heat

describes impacts that are not immediate but develop or become clear in the future

Russia's energy

Geography

GIS: Analysing the human and physical geography of Russia

Physical Landscapes and Landforms across Russia

The climate of Russia

The biomes of Russia

The steppe - feeding the world

The population of Russia

The story of Russia through maps (1914 - present)

Moscow: A city in Russia

Rural Russia and Indigenous peoples

Russia's global power and influence

Climate change and Russia

This unit teaches pupils about Russia's climate and biomes and how this affects its population. Pupils will also learn about Russia's natural resources and how this affects its relations with other countries around the world.

Russia: How does geography shape the country?

natural sources like coal, oil, and gas from ancient life

sources like sun and wind that are constantly replenished

impacts that develop or become clear in the future

Russia is in the world’s top five producers of all three ...

Russia has significant {{ }} energy potential, including wind, solar, and hydro.

Why is it important for geographers to consider both short and long-term impacts?

soil that remains frozen for two or more years

treeless land with cold temperatures and low plants

the long-term weather patterns of a region

transport and communication across large distances

Which of these is a challenge of Russia’s vast size?

What is one physical feature that limits farming in parts of Russia?

Which river flows through western Russia and is the longest in Europe?

Which of these cities is in the coldest region of Russia?

That’s true – even summers are freezing everywhere.

Russia has varied climates – some parts are warm in summer.

A student says, “All of Russia is cold.” What would be a better response?

Starter Quiz