ow has physical geography blocked permanent settlement in Antarctica?

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Constant snowfall prevents people from farming.

Constant snowfall prevents people from farming.

The ocean surrounding Antarctica is always frozen.

The ocean surrounding Antarctica is always frozen.

Ice sheets make it hard for people to meet their needs.

Ice sheets make it hard for people to meet their needs.

People could find a passage through the coastal mountains.

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The best response is: Ice sheets make it hard for people to meet their needs.

This option accurately describes how the extreme physical geography of Antarctica, particularly the vast ice sheets and harsh climate, creates significant challenges for permanent settlement, making it difficult for people to access resources and meet basic needs.