Which of the following statements accurately compares the population distribution of Russia and the United Kingdom?

John lives in Spain. He traveled northeast into the closest neighboring country. What mountain range would John have to cross on his journey?

What INTERMEDIATE direction would you travel if you were going from France to Germany?

What CARDINAL direction would you travel if you were going from Germany to Italy?

Use the distance scale to compare the distances between Warsaw and the following cities. What city is the closest to Warsaw? ( Use map in test booklet)

About how many miles is it from Warsaw, Poland to Prague, Czech Republic? (use scale on map in test booklet)

“Crossing the Volga on a summer day, the ferry Moskva-44 took pale passengers to a sandy beach and brought away bathers red as lobsters. Upon this island Sahara were . . . boom boxes, sand castles, paper hats. . . . Yes, people still swim in the Volga, and I did, too. . . . You just forget about heavy metals and the 24 smokestacks vying on the horizon. . . . The love of Mother Volga is real and has priority.” Why does this quote make it sound unusual for people to be swimming in the Volga River?

“Crossing the Volga on a summer day, the ferry Moskva-44 took pale passengers to a sandy beach and brought away bathers red as lobsters. Upon this island Sahara were . . . boom boxes, sand castles, paper hats. . . . Yes, people still swim in the Volga, and I did, too. . . . You just forget about heavy metals and the 24 smokestacks vying on the horizon. . . . The love of Mother Volga is real and has priority.” Based on the quote, how do you think the Russian people feel about the Volga River?

Russians must make adjustments to the climate in all aspects of their lives—jobs, transportation, food and water supplies, heating, clothing, and plumbing. Keeping warm requires a great deal of energy from oil, gas, wood, or coal. Layers of clothing made of wool or fur protect those who brave the frigid outdoor temperatures. To make machinery and cars, manufacturers must use a special type of steel that will not crack in the cold. Buildings in Siberia rest on pilings 6 to 8 feet off the ground so that heat from within does not melt the permafrost. Which of the following is an opinion rather than a fact about the above passage?

Russians must make adjustments to the climate in all aspects of their lives—jobs, transportation, food and water supplies, heating, clothing, and plumbing. Keeping warm requires a great deal of energy from oil, gas, wood, or coal. Layers of clothing made of wool or fur protect those who brave the frigid outdoor temperatures. To make machinery and cars, manufacturers must use a special type of steel that will not crack in the cold. Buildings in Siberia rest on pilings 6 to 8 feet off the ground so that heat from within does not melt the permafrost. What is the main idea of the passage?

You are writing a paragraph about the natural resources of Russia. Which of the following details could you use to support the idea that resources in Russia are difficult to develop?

Jane was born in Belarus in the late 1980’s with major birth defects. Her doctor told her environmental pollutants caused these defects. Based on your knowledge of Europe's geography and environmental concerns, what environmental issue caused Jane's birth defects?

How does the United Kingdom’s air pollution problem affect the rest of Europe?