Question

Why is there no mining activity on Antarctica?

a. The potential profit is outweighed by the harsh conditions there.
b. The continent’s coal and oil reserves were exploited and now have been exhausted.
c. Mining there is prohibited by international agreement.
d. There is no evidence that the continent holds mineral resources.

Answer 1

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mining there is prohibited by international agreement on edge.

Answer 2

There is no evidence that the continent holds mineral resources