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There is no mineral exploration allowed on earth south of 60 degrees South Latitude, which includes the Antarctic continent.

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Q: How has mineral exploration affected antarctica?
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Why cannot you use the minerals of Antarctica presently?

The lack of suitable technology has hampered the mineral exploration of Antarctica.


Are the fossil fuels coal and oil found in Antarctica useable?

Fossil fuels, coal and oil won't be found in Antarctica, because The Antarctic Treaty bans drilling or mineral exploration.


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Is ice a mineral is antarctica?

Ice in the ice sheet that covers Antarctica is free of any minerals.


Is mining aloud in antarctica?

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What problems did oil and mining exploration have on antarctica?

Oil and mining exploration are forbidden on the Antarctic continent, based on the Antarctic Treaty.


What are the basic steps in mineral exploration?

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