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Why can Antarctica only be used for research and peaceful purposes?
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∙ 8y ago
Because of the Antarctic Treaty (1961), which preserves all land and ice south of 60 degrees S for these purposes. The treaty has been signed or ratified by nations representing 80% of the population of planet Earth.
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What is the treaty that permits the use of Antarctica only for peaceful purposes?
The name you want is The Antarctic Treaty.
What settlements are there in Antarctica?
There are no settlements in Antarctica, only research stations.
The largest city in Antarctica?
There are no cities in Antarctica.
What is hassium commonly used for?
Hassium is only used for research purposes.
What is the continents that does not have countries?
Antarctica is the continent that does not have any countries. It is governed by the Antarctic Treaty System, which designates the continent as a scientific preserve with free access for research purposes.
What continent has the lowest population?
Antarctica has the lowest population among the continents, with only a small number of temporary residents living there for scientific research purposes.
Why is it important that Antarctica be kept as a research area?
Antarctica is part of the only land on earth dedicated to research about the health of our planet.
What are the names of the research stations in antarctica only?
You can review the site, below, to learn the names, nationalities and locations of the research stations in Antarctica.
What has Antarctica been used for in the past?
By international agreement Antarctica is only used for scientific research.
Which continent has the lowest population in the world?
Antarctica has the lowest population in the world, with only a few thousand people living there temporarily for research purposes.
Which is the only continent without towns?
Antarctica is the only continent without any indigenous population or towns. It is primarily a research destination, with temporary scientific research stations established by various countries.
What is a working day like in Antartcia?
People do not live in Antarctica, because it is below freezing almost all year around. The only time people would be there or would go there is mainly for research or educational purposes.
