Question

Which of these geographical factors is MOST LIKELY the biggest hindrance on Russia's economy A) permafrost over much of Siberia
B) Russia's proximity to the Bering Sea
C) large deposits of oil and natural gas
D) Russia being the largest country in the world

Answer 1

The correct option is Option A i.e. The permafrost over the northern part of Russia i.e. Siberia.

Explanation:

• Permafrost is the permanent disposit of ice that never melts throughout the year, not even in summer.
• The northern part of Russia is called Siberia. That region is placed above the arctic circle which makes it a region of permafrost.
• So, that set of land is unusable by the human habitation of Russia.
• So, inspite of having a large land surface, the available land for Russia is very less.
• The resources dumped under the soil of permafrost is unusable.

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