Question
Some of the world's largest reserves of oil and natural gas are thought to be deep beneath the Arctic Ocean. Until recently, drilling for these resources was very difficult because of the ice and bitter cold. As the Arctic waters warm, it will become easier and more profitable to get to these resources. Which of the following countries will benefit economically from these discoveries?
A.
Russia
B.
Japan
C.
South Korea
D.
China
A.
Russia
B.
Japan
C.
South Korea
D.
China
Answers
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A. Russia
Russia is expected to benefit economically from the discoveries of oil and natural gas reserves in the Arctic Ocean, as it has extensive territory and interests in the Arctic region.
Russia is expected to benefit economically from the discoveries of oil and natural gas reserves in the Arctic Ocean, as it has extensive territory and interests in the Arctic region.