Question

the tundra covers about 40 percent of russia.
true
false

question 42 (2 points)
the rich, black topsoil found in the northern european plain is known as permafrost.
true
false

question 43 (2 points)
high islands have mountain ranges.
true
false

question 44 (2 points)
new zealand must desalinate seawater to have freshwater like australia.
true
false

question 45 (2 points)
oceania is made up of thousands of islands.
true
false

question 46 (2 points)

Explanation:

Analyze the Russian tundra coverage statement

The tundra covers approximately 10% of Russia, while the taiga (boreal forest) covers about 60%. Therefore, the statement that tundra covers about 40 percent of Russia is false.

Analyze the Northern European Plain topsoil statement

The rich, black topsoil found in the Northern European Plain (and southern Russia/Ukraine) is known as chernozem. Permafrost refers to permanently frozen soil layers. Therefore, the statement is false.

Analyze the high islands topography statement

High islands in the Pacific are volcanic in origin and typically feature rugged mountain ranges, unlike low coral atolls. Therefore, the statement is true.

Analyze the New Zealand freshwater statement

New Zealand has an abundant supply of freshwater from rivers, lakes, glaciers, and high rainfall, and does not rely on desalinating seawater like arid parts of Australia. Therefore, the statement is false.

Analyze the Oceania islands statement

Oceania is a geographic region that comprises thousands of islands across the Central and South Pacific Ocean. Therefore, the statement is true.

Answer:

Question 41

• True
• False (Correct answer)

Question 42

• True
• False (Correct answer)

Question 43

• True (Correct answer)
• False

Question 44

• True
• False (Correct answer)

Question 45

• True (Correct answer)
• False