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15 Cards in this Set
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30. What country had a history of isolating itself
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Russia
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31. Ecosystem that covers most of Russia
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coniferous forest
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32. What was the Cold War
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Soviet Union competed for power with US, although never fought directly
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33. What was the goal of perestroika
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change from command system to private ownership
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34. Does Russia have a higher standard of living now as compared to under Communism
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no
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35. How did Soviet policies affect the environment of Siberia
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Asian expanse, few residents, permafrost, pollution
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36. Has life expectancy increased in Russia
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no
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37. What 2 resources have helped Georgian economy
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agriculture and machinery manufacturing
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38. C Asia has more or less ethnic conflicts than Caucasus
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less
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39. Terrain of C Asia
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varies, mountains in SE, W flat, 2 large rivers flow from mountains to lowlands to Aral Sea
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40. Why is the population of C and SW Asia unevenly distributed
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live near sea, away from deserts
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41. Country that has a large section below sea level
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Netherlands
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42. Body of water in SW Asia that petroleum production in center of
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Persian Gulf
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43. Largest SW Asian country to border Russia
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Kazakhstan
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44. Predominant religion in C and SW Asia
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Muslim
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