According to the Antarctic Treaty, Antarctica is set aside A. for the exclusive use of the United States and Russia B. so that no more humans will ever set foot there. C. to house a series of refueling stations for ships sailing from South America. D. for scientific research and other peaceful uses.

The Antarctic Treaty and related agreements, collectively known as the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), regulate international relations with respect to Antarctica, Earth's only continent without a native human population. For the purposes of the treaty system, Antarctica is defined as all of the land and ice shelves south of 60°S latitude. The treaty, entering into force in 1961 and having 53 parties as of 2016, sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve, establishes freedom of scientific investigation and bans military activity on that continent. The treaty was the first arms control agreement established during the Cold War. The Antarctic Treaty Secretariat headquarters have been located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, since September 2004.

D. For scientific research and other peaceful uses