Why do some countries want to exploit these resources?

Answer 1

Because they might want it to get more fuel or in the near future to stop coal, oil and gas from running out

Answer 2

Loads of countries want to claim Antarctica because it is the world's last great wilderness.Anarctica has been found to have commercially atractive amounts of non-renewable fuels- coal, at the moment the antarctic treaty forbids anyone to exploit the minerals but allows people to use it for scientific studies. People therefore want to claim antarctica for the worlds benefit and money-

Answer 3

because antarticas resources have never been dug up or even touched so they all want a bit to increase profits of thw countris exploiting oils and resources

because antarticas resources have never been dug up or even touched so they all want a bit to increase profits of thw countris exploiting oils and resources

Answer 4

Yes because we would soon runs out of oil or mineral resources. Antarctica is also our water supply in another 50 years or so. As you know our body is made up of 75% water. We can survive 1 week without food but only 3 days without water.

Answer 5

Becuase they use it for oils, gases, coal and so on. We use these in everyday life and just think what would we do without them. :)

Answer 6

Because they might want it to get more fuel or in the near future to stop coal, oil and gas from running out

Answer 7

This motivation is generally for profit, and it isn't necessarily countries, but companies based in the country who want to make money exploiting Natural Resources.