16. How has Russia's location on the globe been a problem for her economy throughout history? Russia could only trade with Asia by land routes. Snow and ice prevented growth in the southern sector. Farming has always been Russia's richest industry. No major trade routes have ever gone through Russia

## Step 1<br />The question is asking about the geographical challenges that Russia has faced throughout history due to its location on the globe. The options provided are:<br />- Russia could only trade with Asia by land routes.<br />- Snow and ice prevented growth in the southern sector.<br />- Farming has always been Russia's richest industry.<br />- No major trade routes have ever gone through Russia.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The first option, "Russia could only trade with Asia by land routes," is not a problem but rather a fact about Russia's trade routes.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The second option, "Snow and ice prevented growth in the southern sector," is a geographical challenge that Russia has faced due to its location. The harsh winter conditions and snow and ice can hinder growth in the southern sector of the country.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The third option, "Farming has always been Russia's richest industry," is not a geographical challenge but rather an economic fact about Russia's industry.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />The fourth option, "No major trade routes have ever gone through Russia," is not a geographical challenge but rather a fact about Russia's trade routes.