Given its relatively small population and isolated character, why ...

[stephzh]

Given its relatively small population and isolated character, why is the interior of Russia so well known for its periodic encounters with Earth-bound meteors?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Provide a synthesis of water management issues in China.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Carliemb17]

Answer to Question 1

Chelyabinsk is near the center of the world's largest landmass, so meteorites and space debris is
more likely to hit land there, moreover, the knowledge of past events has created a quick
response to capitalize on the events.

Answer to Question 2

Answers might mention industrial uses, hydropower, irrigation, and pollution.