The present international treaty regarding Antarctica
A. prohibits radioactive-waste disposal, weapons testing, and military related activities on the continent.
B. divides the land among the twelve nations claiming rights to it.
C. allocates petroleum and mineral rights among the twelve original treaty signers and eleven other nations.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: A
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