Question

Why has the world decided not to exploit Antarctica commercially

Answer 1

Answer:

Many old people are not wanted by their families they are considered as a burden in many cases

They are sent off to " Home for the Aged ".

Answer 2

Answer:

In 1959 Antarctic treaty was signed by all 12 members.

Explanation:

• As the existence of the antarctic treaty which states that all seven countries have their claims on the land but Article 5 of the scientific community preserves that the antarctic is used for scientific study and research purposes only.

• The freedom of the scientific investigation as given in (Article II). Thus the antarctic treaty system does not allow any government agency or body to intervene in the exploration and discovery of the Antarctic continent.