SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Some of Russia’s natural resources aren’t used because
A
Russia’s economy is already flooded with wealth.
B
Russians prefer to import resources.
C
neighboring countries claim some resources and Russia hopes to avoid conflict.
D
it is too cold and too distant to access or transport some materials.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Russia accounts for around 20 percent of the world’s production of oil and natural gas and possesses large reserves of both fuels. This abundance has made Russia virtually self-sufficient in energy and a large-scale exporter of fuels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Russia holds the world’s largest natural gas reserves, the second largest coal reserves, and the eighth largest oil reserves. It is one of the largest producers and exporters of natural gas, the third largest oil producer, and the second largest oil exporter.

Detailed explanation-3: -The climate, distance from the sea, and rugged terrain keep many of Russia’s resources from being used.

Detailed explanation-4: -Siberia, in the north of Russia, is one of the coldest, harshest places on earth.

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