Formidable obstacles of climate, terrain, and distance hinder exploitation of natural resources in russia. true false

 TRUE.

It appears to be a true statement that the most formidable obstacles of climate, terrain, and distance make exploitation of natural resources in Russia super difficult. They have many natural resources but the large territory and their military border boundaries prevent other countries from invading their country.  Ther natural resources are very valuable to the country itself.

because the center-south is called the heart of the country