Why is Antarctica used as a research base?

Answer 1

There are several reasons:

1.Due to it's coldness and hostility, it is scientists closest example of the surface of Mars, meaning that some tests can be done here rather than in chambers or on Mars. Furthermore, if life can exist far into Antarctica e.g. Lycon, then maybe life live in similar conditions on Mars

2.Due to it's lack of air pollution, Astronomy tests can be done on Earth where it would usually be hard to do them. Also, tests involving air can be done as it has clean air.

3. Antarctica is the least known continent by long way, with it's under water lakes, its frozen and mysterious waters, its crystal formations and volcano caves. There is a lot to explore. However, such explorations don't usually come from bases all the time, mostly from around the world, including 'Frozen Planet'.

Another Answer

Antarctica is governed -- as is all land south of 60 degrees S -- by the Antarctic Treaty, which preserves the area for the scientific study of the health of planet earth. The treaty was signed by governments representing 80% of the earth's population, and many of these government establish research bases on these lands.

Answer 2

Research in Antarctica focuses on the health of planet earth, results of which are shared with all nations in agreement with The Antarctic Treaty. Pursuit of this research can be evidence of an interest in the topic, as well as a demonstrated awareness of the continent.

Answer 3

The particular research required to learn more about the health of planet earth is done in Antarctica, because the continent is dedicated to science and this is where most of this raw data can be found.

Answer 4

Most research stations are located along Antarctica's coasts, based on ease of access to them from open water. Notably, two stations are farther inland: the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station (USA) and Vostok Research Station (Russia). During the busy summer season, many field camps are developed farther away from the ocean water.

Answer 5

Antarctica is as large as USA and Mexico combined, meaning that conducting scientific research about the health of planet earth must occur in many locations across this continent: it's 10% of the earth's surface.

At maximum population, the most number of workers and scientists working there temporarily is 4,500 souls. Relatively, Antarctica is severely sparsely populated with facilities, given its important use.

Answer 6

Because Antarctica has lots of empty space to build labs, do expirements and tests on, plus it has lots of fossils, rocks or substances to test on like fossilised plants.

Answer 7

Antarctica is a continent dedicated to science. It is the least polluted continent on Earth. Scientists gather data there to answer questions regarding the health of planet Earth.

Answer 8

Scientific research in Antarctica is primarily interested in answering questions about the health of planet earth.

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