Which of following explanations best illustrates why there is no permanent human settlement on Antarctica? A. The continent is difficult to access by water. B. The climate is harsh; Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent. C. Political claims to the continent have not been recognized by all countries, making it difficult to establish settlements. D. The continent has not yet been fully explored, and little is known about its physical features

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Gillian Irwin

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17 May, 07:35

Which of following explanations best illustrates why there is no permanent human settlement on Antarctica? A. The continent is difficult to access by water. B. The climate is harsh; Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent. C. Political claims to the continent have not been recognized by all countries, making it difficult to establish settlements. D. The continent has not yet been fully explored, and little is known about its physical features

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Phantom · Answer 1

I believe it is B because every settlement wanted to be near fertile land and I doubt being coldest, driest, and windiest continent is not the type of weather where you want to settle