Antarctica is the best hunting ground for meteorites for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A) the ground is covered with ice in Antarctica.
B) more meteorites fall there than on other locations on Earth.
C) few native rocks are found on the glaciers.
D) meteorites are protected from weathering and contamination there.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Meteorites do not fall more frequently in Antarctica than in other locations on Earth. The ice and snow make them easier to spot, and the conditions preserve them well, but the frequency of falls is not higher.

Antarctica Is the Best Hunting Ground for Meteorites for All