Beyond the Antarctic treaties, huge obstacles persist to tapping these resources, like drifting icebergs that could jeopardise offshore platforms.
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Some scientists are examining the potential for harvesting icebergs form Antarctica, which is estimated to have the biggest reserves of fresh water on the planet.
2016年12月六级真题(第三套)阅读 Section B
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冰山 the tip of the iceberg
An iceberg is a large tall mass of ice floating in the sea.