Question

Work in pairs. Look at the map of Russia, ask and answer the questions. 1. Is Russia situated in Europe or in Asia? 2.What is it washed by in the north, in the south,in the east and in the west? 3.What mountains are situated in Russia?Which is the highest mountain in Russia and in Europe? 4.What do the Urals separete? 5.What big rivers and lakes in Russia do you know? 6.Does Russia have sea or continental climate? 7.Which parts of Russia are the coldest (the warmest)? 8.Which places in Russia have you visited?

Answer 1

1. Russia ia situated in Europa

Answer 2

1. Russia is situated in both Europe and Asia. The Ural Mountains serve as the border between the two continents.

2. In the north, Russia is washed by the Arctic Ocean. In the south, it is washed by the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. In the east, it is washed by the Pacific Ocean, and in the west, it is washed by the Baltic Sea.

3. Russia is home to several mountain ranges, including the Caucasus Mountains, the Altai Mountains, and the Kamchatka Peninsula. The highest mountain in Russia and Europe is Mount Elbrus, which is part of the Caucasus Mountains.

4. The Urals separate the European part of Russia from the Asian part.

5. Some of the big rivers in Russia include the Volga, the Lena, the Yenisei, and the Ob. As for lakes, Lake Baikal is the largest and deepest freshwater lake in the world.

6. Russia has both sea and continental climates. The coastal regions have a more moderate climate due to the influence of the seas, while the inland areas experience more extreme temperature variations.

7. The coldest parts of Russia are typically found in the northern regions, particularly in Siberia. The warmest parts are usually in the southern regions, such as the Black Sea coast and the Caucasus Mountains.

8. As an AI, I have not personally visited any places in Russia, but some popular tourist destinations include Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Golden Ring cities, Lake Baikal, and the Trans-Siberian Railway.