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Antarctica was the last continent to be discovered, based on its inaccessibility. Early explorers discovering land masses on planet earth sailed in ships that were not suitable for polar sailing.
Because of its size and extreme elements, much of Antarctica remains unexplored today.
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What has been the positive effects in mining and oil exploration in Antarctica?
There is no mining or oil exploration in Antarctica: it's too cold.
Why cannot you use the minerals of Antarctica presently?
The lack of suitable technology has hampered the mineral exploration of Antarctica.
What impact does climate change have on antarctica?
Global warming is slowly melting the ice in Antarctica.
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.
Does time pass slowly in antarctica?
No. The passage of time is exactly the same in Antarctica as it is elsewhere around the earth.
How long was Sir Peter Blake's Antarctica exploration?
approximately 4000 miles.
How has mineral exploration affected antarctica?
There is no mineral exploration allowed on earth south of 60 degrees South Latitude, which includes the Antarctic continent.
Has migration in antarctica gone up or down in the past year?
There is no migration in Antarctica: it is not home to any animal.
What exploration satillites have gone to Uranus?
Nothing nothing at all
What decision was made by 26 nations about mining and oil exploration in Antarctica in 1998?
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Why is the exploration of Antarctica threatening its wildlife?
The exploration of Antarctica also means tourism in Antarctica. While tourists may only spend a short amount of time in specific areas, it is considered high impact time. The tourists want to see the most beautiful parts of the scenery, therefore ruining the naturalism of the area.
Is Antarctica participating in winter 2014 Olympics?
Antarctica is a continent and has no nations on it. It is a territory that has been divided by the nations of the world for research and exploration. As such they are not eligible to field a team.
