Environmental Studies Short Question | Gkseries

Question

Environmentalists oppose the mining of antarctic mineral resources because :

A The demand for minerals is expected to decline as the world’s nations become more industrialized.
B Environment of Antarctica is extremely vulnerable and fragile to the disturbance that would occur with the development.
C Territorial claims to Antarctica are unresolved.
D Currenty known reserves of minerals and metals are considered inexhaustible.

Answer & Explanation

Answer:Environment of Antarctica is extremely vulnerable and fragile to the disturbance that would occur with the development.