a relatively dry climate with very hot summers and very cold winters, found in locations away from the sea

imaginary lines on Earth showing position north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees

The climate of Russia

Geography

GIS: Analysing the human and physical geography of Russia

Physical Landscapes and Landforms across 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 energy

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?

A dry climate with hot summers and cold winters

How far a place is north or south of the Equator

Rain, snow or other forms of moisture falling from the sky

An imaginary line around the centre of Earth

Match the keywords to their correct meanings.

Which factor is linked to how far north or south a place is?

Moist air from the sea brings precipitation

Why do coastal areas usually receive more rainfall than inland areas?

You must consider how all the factors interact

Why can't you explain climate by looking at just one factor, like latitude?

Which continent does most of Russia lie in?

What separates European and Asian Russia?

Russia stretches across how many time zones?

Why is permafrost a challenge for building in Russia?

Starter Quiz