World Geography Review 9 Weeks Test Review Russia and the
Eurasian Republics, Southwest Asia & North Africa, and Sub
Saharan Africa
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Russia and the Eurasian Republics
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Technological Innovation The building of these pipelines is a
technological innovation that has allowed for the movement of the
natural resources of oil and gas to essential water ports for
trade
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Technology The Internet is benefiting Russian consumer because
they can save money by comparing prices before making
purchases.
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Ural Mountains The Ural Mountains affects the distribution of
climate regions in Russia because the western side of the mountain
range receives warm continental winds, while the eastern side is
much cooler and drier.
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Russias Population Using the population pyramid it can be
inferred about that people emigrated to Europe after the breakup of
the Soviet Union in the 1990s.
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Cultures of the Republics of Transcaucasia The cultures of the
republics of Transcaucasia differ from cultures in Russia and the
European republics because the region is bordered to the north by
the Caucasus Mountains and is at geographic crossroads with many
languages and cultural influences distinct from Russian and
European cultures.
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South West Asia & North Africa
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Division of the Ottoman Empire French and British desires to
divide the Ottoman Empire and control the region by their man made
borders.
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Rain in North Africa Most of the population have a nomadic
economic activity.
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Migration in North Africa and Southwest Asia Disease and
Famine, Lack of Technology, Political Instability are Factors that
have contributed to large-scale migration in North Africa and
Southwest Asia
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Cities in SW Asia & N Africa Location of cities throughout
Southwest Asia and North Africa Transportation RoutesWater
SourcesClimatic Conditions
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Dubai The land reclamation project shown in the picture was
created in Dubai because the city is one of the fastest growing in
the world.
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Sub- Saharan Africa
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Cultural Diffusion Cultural diffusion leads to the growth of
conflicts between religious groups in Sudan, Nigeria and the
Central African Republic.
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Sahara Desert The Sahara Desert has served as a barrier to
travel and migration.
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The Sahel Overgrazing in the Sahel has changed the physical
geography of the Sahel because the area is turning into a desert.
Desertification has been an environmental change due to the
increasing population and over grazing.
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Namib Desert The Namib Desert was formed due to climatic
forces
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Climates of Africa The primary influences on the climates of
Africa are the latitude and the wind systems.
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Biomes in Sub Saharan Africa There are many different biomes in
Sub Saharan Africa, because of this the economies depend on the
land (region) they live in.
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South Africa South Africa has the highest standard of living.
Elections were held for the first time where every one can vote in
South Africa in the 20 th century.
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Rural to Urban Migra tion Rural to urban migration has led to a
decline in agricultural productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Micro-Lending Micro-lending had changed the economic patterns
in Sub-Saharan Africa because many women are creating cottage
industries.
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Droughts Droughts have had the greatest impact on economic
development in Sub Saharan Africa.
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Languages Languages are a cultural element that distinguishes
diversity in Sub- Saharan Africa. Sub Saharan Africa is different
from North Africa because it is has more linguistic diversity.