Why did author go to Antarctica? CH3 vistas Class 12
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Author wanted to explore the history of Antarctica and wanted to know the present condition of Antarctica. Because Antarctica gives an idea about the evolution of mankind and various phenomenon of Earth. Melting of ice and cooling of ice gives an idea about the future of Earth.
When author visited Antarctica he thought that it was a right place to study about human race because there was no human population, no trees and no buildings.
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The purpose of the visit was to have a first-hand knowledge and experience of Antarctica. It was to understand the significance of Cordilleras folds, Ozone and Carbon. The aim was to see glaciers retreating and sheives collapsing. It was to realize how real was the threat of global warming and depletion of the ozone layer.
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