Викторина по английскому языку на тему "Sakhalin Region: Nature and Climate"

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Quiz
“Sakhalin Region: Nature and Climate”
Welcome to the Sakhalin Region Nature and Climate Quiz! This will test your knowledge. Learn about Sakhalin’s unique environment. Let's begin!

English Teacher:
Leontieva viktoria victorovna

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Introduction to Sakhalin Region
Sakhalin Region is in the Far East of Russia. It includes Sakhalin Island and the Kuril Islands. These islands are known for their natural beauty. The quiz tests your understanding.

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For a start watch a short video about our beautiful island!

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Part 1. Choice questions
For each right answer your team gets 1 point!

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*Geography and Landforms

Question 1: What is the dominant landform type on Sakhalin Island?

1) Mountains
2) Plains
3) Hills

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Correct Answer: Mountains

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Question 2: Which sea borders Sakhalin to the East?

1) Sea of Japan
2) Sea of Okhotsk
3) Bering Sea

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Correct Answer: Sea of Okhotsk

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Question 3: The southernmost point of Sakhalin is...

1)Cape Svobodny
2)Cape Krillon
3)Cape Slepikovskogo

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Correct answer: Cape Krillon

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Question 4: The northernmost point of Sakhalin is…

1) Cape Ivan
2) Cape Alexander
3) Cape Elizabeth

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Correct answer: Cape Elizabeth

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*Climate Characteristics

Question 5: What climate does Sakhalin experience?

1) Monsoon
2) Subarctic
3) Temperate

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Correct Answer: Subarctic

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Question 6: Average precipitation (среднее количество осадков) in south Sakhalin?

1) 500 mm
2) 800 mm
3) 1100 mm

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Correct Answer: 1100 mm

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*Flora and Fauna
Question 7: A tree in Sakhalin's forests is?

1) Sakhalin Fir (пихта сахалинская)
2) Pine (сосна)
3) Birch (береза)

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Correct Answer: Sakhalin Fir

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Question 8: Which animal is found near Sakhalin?

1) Sakhalin Taimen
2) Seal
3) Salmon

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Correct Answer: Sakhalin Taimen

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Question 9: Which animal is considered the symbol of Sakhalin and town of Nevelsk?

1) Sea lion
2) Bear
3) Fox

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Correct answer:
Sea lion

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*Protected Areas and Conservation
Question 10: A reserve in Sakhalin Region?

1) Poronaisky Reserve
2) Baikal Reserve
3) Sikhote-Alin

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Correct Answer: Poronaisky Reserve

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*Natural attractions
Question 11: Which place is considered the landmark of Sakhalin?
Aniva lighthouse
Cape Ptichiy and cape Velican
Tikhaya Bay

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Correct Answer:
Aniva Lighthouse

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Question 12: The famous place of power on Sakhalin is…

1) local history museum
2) lake Busse
3) remnant Lyagushka

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Correct answer:
Remnant Lyagushka

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Question 13: What is the highest waterfall on Sakhalin?
Ugledarsky
Salut
Klokovsky

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Correct answer:
Klokovsky waterfall
Makarov District

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Part 2. Open-answer questions
For each right answer your team gets 2 points!

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Queston 14:
This mountain peak is considered one of the highest point of Sakhalin (1045 m). Nowadays walking tourism is well-developed on this mountain, where you can find hiking trails. It takes about 5 hours to reach the peak.
What is the name of this peak?

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Correct answer:
Peak of Chekhov

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Question 15:
You know the capital of Sakhalin is Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk nowadays. But from 1932 until 1945 another town was the administrative centre of our Island.
Which one?

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Correct answer:
Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinsky

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Question 16:
This lake is a natural monument and one of the most attractive places for tourists. Gastronomical tours are normally organized to this place as you can collect gigantic oysters there. What lake is it?

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Correct answer: Lake Busse

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*Results and Discussion

Calculate your total score
Discuss the answers

Sakhalin's nature is unique!

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*Conclusion and Further Exploration

Sakhalin’s unique natural characteristics are impressive.
Explore the region further.
Thank you for participating!

Resources:
Sakhalin Regional Museum
WWF Russia
Sakhalin Tourism Board