Single Answer MCQ
Q-00077610
What was the main reason given for Antarctica being crucial in studying Earth's history?
1
It contains rich biodiversity.
2
It has never sustained a human population.
3
It is the largest continent on Earth.
4
It has consistently warm climates.
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. It has never sustained a human population.
Solution:
Antarctica is crucial for studying Earth's history because it has never sustained a human population, allowing it to remain relatively 'pristine' and in its natural state compared to other continents that have been significantly altered by human activity.
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