Antarctica is occupied by several nations together because no one nations has________________?
Correct answer: A. sovereignty over it
- A. sovereignty over it
- B. the desire to rule it
- C. interest in its resources
- D. the power to take it over
Explanation
The Antarctic Treaty prevents any one nation from establishing or asserting sovereignty over Antarctica, so it is managed cooperatively by several countries. Resource interest and military power do not explain its legal status.
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