Question

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what is the source of dispute between canada, russia, norway, denmark, and the united states over political boundaries in the arctic ocean and ownership of the north pole?
a they all claim the right to extract natural resources out to the edge of the continental shelf, beyond their exclusive economic zones.
b they all claim to have had indigenous residents from their countries living on the polar ice pack at sometime in the past.
c each claims the first explorer to reach the north pole came from their country and planted their flag, signifying ownership.
d the northern polar region has the same international treaties that govern land use and resources in antarctica.
e the north pole is the focal point of all the intersecting boundaries on the map. however, it floats on a constantly moving ice sheet.

Explanation:

The dispute centers on claims to the Arctic's continental shelf beyond exclusive economic zones (EEZs). Under UNCLOS, countries can extend resource rights if their continental shelf extends beyond 200 nautical miles. The Arctic has valuable natural resources, so these nations claim rights to extract resources up to their continental shelf edges. Other options are incorrect: B is untrue (indigenous groups don’t live on polar ice packs), C is not the main source, D is false (Antarctic treaties don’t apply to the Arctic), and E is irrelevant to boundary disputes.

Answer:

A. They all claim the right to extract natural resources out to the edge of the continental shelf, beyond their exclusive economic zones.