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Due to global warming, Arctic ice has been melting faster than ever before, making it more valuable to countries that border this formerly-frozen ocean. What are the two primary reasons nations like Russia and the U.S. are competing for control of this region?

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Transcribed Image Text:### Short Answer Section **Question 1:** Due to global warming, Arctic ice has been melting faster than ever before, making it more valuable to countries that border this formerly-frozen ocean. What are the two primary reasons nations like Russia and the U.S. are competing for control of this region? **Your Answer:** --- *Note: This question is worth 4 points.* [End of Transcription] There are no graphs or diagrams within the content of the image.
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