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What is the natural resource which is most under threat in the antarctic?
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Would reindeer most likely be near the Arctic or the Antarctic Circle?
The Arctic, under natural conditions.
Is coal a resource in Antarctica?
No. Mining is not allowed south of 60 degrees South Latitude on earth, based on its governance under the Antarctic Treaty.
What resource does the united kingdom take from under the north sea?
Oil and Natural Gas
What are some of the natural resources in antarctica?
Antarctica's most abundant natural resource is data that scientists study to learn more about the health of planet earth.Natural resources, in the extractive sense, are not available to anyone under the Antarctic Treaty, as below.__________________________________________The main natural resources present in Antarctica are coal, particularly across the Trans-Atlantic Mountains, and iron ore. The Ross Sea also has oil and gas present. However, none of these are permitted to be mined until at least 2048. The Antarctic Treaty (1959) preserves the resources and ecosystem for strictly scientific purposes.The ocean waters around the continent are fished in some areas under various quotas, limitations, and treaties, notably the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) in 1982.Available resources include:waterplatinumiron orecopperleadcobaltchromiumnickelmanganeseuraniumAntarctica's best natural resource is the platform it presents to scientists to study the health of planet earth. It is, after all, a continent dedicated to science, with no plunder of any kind allowed in order to profit from its natural resources.No other natural resource has been discovered, because no exploratory work is allowed on the continent under The Antarctic Treaty.
Is Mining in Antarctica good or bad?
There is no mining in Antarctica. It is forbidden by the Antarctic Treaty.
How is Antarctica being looked after?
There is no commercial extraction of natural resources from the Antarctic continent as exists on the other six continents. Antarctica's 'natural research' is scientific data, and since data is factual and constant, there are no sustainability issues related to gathering it.
What is one natural resource of Illinois?
Illinois has a lot of coal under more than half its land area.
What are antarcticas resources?
Today, Antarctica's only resource is data concerning the health of planet earth. Under the Antarctic Treaty, it is the only resource available for exploitation south of 60 degrees S on planet earth.
Why is the animals kingdoms under threat?
there under threat because the monkeys have went bananas. . . .
Is wareham under threat?
yes they are under threat people have been killing them for skin
Why did they make the antarcitc treaty?
To protect the area as a place of outstanding natural importance. While it is known that there are oil and gas deposits under the Antarctic - it has been globally agreed that the area will not be 'plundered' - to preserve the wildlife,and natural beauty of the continent.
How has a penguin adapted to the Antarctic?
Antarctica waters are the natural habitat for this sea bird. Under their feathers, there is a substantial fat layer that protects the animal's internal organs from extreme cold.
