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Countries representing 80% of the earth's population haveagreed to use the data resources in Antarctica -- in all land south of 60 degrees S -- for the scientific study of the health of the planet.
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What agreement bans the use of Antarctica's resources?
The name of the document you want is the Antarctic Treaty.
Why do countries want to use Antarctica?
it is the last land that isn't owned by man.
How countries can use their resources in a wise manner?
by recycling
What countries are interested in Antarctica?
Other than scientific research, several companies have claims on parts of Antarctica for its resources, but have signed treaties to defer their development.The UK, France, and Norway have exploratory claims based on "discovery" of the Antarctic (in the centuries when lands were being claimed as colonies).Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand have claims based on the continent's regional proximity to their countries.
How do people in Antarctica use resources?
People who live and work in Antarctica temporarily -- all in support of science that studies the health of planet earth-- use the raw data they collect there to answer their scientific questions.
What countries time does Antarctica use?
Each research station bases its time clocks in the country that supports the station. There is no standard time in Antarctica.
How does Canada use their natural resources?
They use some of their natural resources for food.
Which countries use the most fossil fuels?
Per person or in total? In general, rich countries use a lot of resources PER PERSON because they can afford it, and in general, countries with a lot of people use a lot of resources because they have a lot of people.
Why have countries agreed to ban the use of some ozone-destroying compounds?
About 180 ccountries have agreed to the ban. Us, Japan, India to name a few.
Which countries control Antarctica?
Antarctica is a condominium in the sense of ownership, and the governing document is the Antarctic Treaty. Australia, Great Britain, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, France, Norway -- to name a few -- are all in agreement as to the use of the land on earth south of 60 degrees S, which includes the continent of Antarctica.
What country from Antarctica do penguins come from?
Penguins are aquatic birds and use the Antarctic continent -- and other lands: New Zealand and Africa -- for breeding purposes. There are no countries in Antarctica.
How can you use the natural resources of Antarctica?
If by natural resources, you include data, then the answer you want is this: scientists study the health of planet earth based on data collected on the continent. Otherwise, there are no extractive industries allowed to establish ventures anywhere on earth south of 60 degrees S.
