The Antarctic Treaty set Antarctica aside for scientific research. The treaty, which was signed in 1959 and came into force in 1961, establishes that Antarctica shall be used for peaceful purposes and promotes international scientific cooperation in the region.
Which of the following did the Antarctic treaty do for Antarctica?
It gave rule over the area to a single nation
It established permanent settlements in Antarctica
It outlawed the use of harmful substances that were destroying the ozone layer
it set Antarctica aside for scientific research
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