The satellites of which one of the following countries have helped in the preparation of a detailed and complete map of Antarctica?
- ACanada
- BFrance
- CRussiaCorrect
- DUSA
Explanation
The correct answer is C because Russia, through its RAE (Russian Antarctic Expedition) and the use of its satellite systems like GLONASS and the Resurs series, played a pivotal role in creating high resolution and comprehensive topographical maps of the Antarctic continent. While other nations have contributed to polar mapping, Russian satellite data was instrumental in filling significant gaps to produce a detailed and complete map of the entire region.
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