Test-Western and Eastern Europe L 9.2 Which phrase best describes the Trans-Siberian Railway. A. Beneath the English Channel B. Travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes C. Opens the interior of Russia for trade and settlement. D. Eastern and Oriental Express offers a variety of journeys across Asia

## Step 1<br />The Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East. It is the longest railway in the world, spanning over 9,000 kilometers. <br /><br />## Step 2<br />The railway was constructed to open up the interior of Russia for trade and settlement. This is because the railway allowed for the transportation of goods and people across the vast Russian landscape, which was previously difficult due to the lack of infrastructure.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The other options do not accurately describe the Trans-Siberian Railway. Option A, "Beneath the English Channel", is not related to the Trans-Siberian Railway as it is located in Russia, not beneath the English Channel. Option B, "Travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes", is also not related to the Trans-Siberian Railway as it does not connect these two bodies of water. Option D, "Eastern and Oriental Express offers a variety of journeys across Asia", is not accurate as the Eastern and Oriental Express is a different railway that travels across Asia, not the Trans-Siberian Railway.