The reasons for the Antarctic mapping have changed over time. By studying these reasons, it can be seen that mapping and surveying are strongly dependant on what resources Antarctica is perceived to have. Five reasons for Antarctic mapping were concluded. 1. NO economic resources Of value therefore there is little money from Governments mapping and surveying. 2. Antarctica has potential resources therefore, there are government funds available for surveying and mapping for territories. 3. Antarctica is seen as a scientific resource and therefore mapping and surveying focuses protecting the environment and science. 4. Antarctica is seen as a political resource as it provides stability and therefore mapping is encouraged at an international level to prevent nationalism. Since technology is changing new resources are becoming available these will ultimately determine the activities in area of Mapping and Surveying occur. The reasons for the Antarctic mapping have changed over time. By studying these reasons, it can be seen that mapping and surveying are strongly dependant on what resources Antarctica is perceived to have. Five reasons for Antarctic mapping were concluded.

1. NO economic resources Of value therefore there is little money from Governments mapping and surveying.
2. Antarctica has potential resources therefore, there are government funds available for surveying and mapping for territories.
3. Antarctica is seen as a scientific resource and therefore mapping and surveying focuses protecting the environment and science.
4. Antarctica is seen as a political resource as it provides stability and therefore mapping is encouraged at an international level to prevent nationalism. Since technology is changing new resources are becoming available these will ultimately determine the activities in area of Mapping and Surveying occur.