Antarctica (Sustaining Ecosystems) :) Flashcards
1
Q
How many countries have signed the antarctic treaty?
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52 coutries
2
Q
Name some successes of the antarctic treaty: (conflict, research)
A
- Under the Treaty, countries have enjoyed peaceful cooperation with no conflict.
- Research has contributed significantly to knowledge of the Earth and is supporting the protection of the global environment.
3
Q
Name some failures of the antarctic treaty: (expire, conflict)
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- The Antarctic Treaty is due to expire in 2048.
- There are pressures from an increase in tourism and demand for precious mineral resources. This could be a source of conflict in the future.
4
Q
Name three activities at Union Glacier:
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- Walking or cross-country skiing, such as following the footsteps of famous
Antarctic explorers. - Climbing mountains such as Mount Vinson.
- Visiting penguin colonies
5
Q
Name two ways Union Glacier is trying to be sustainable: (solar, waste)
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- Equipment is powered by solar energy to reduce the use of fossil fuels.
- Human waste is transported away from camp and guest are given pee bottles.
6
Q
Name two potential environmental problems of union glacier
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- Tourist still have to travel huge distances to the base, meaning tourists would
have a large carbon footprint for visiting. - Increasing demands for tourism in Antarctic may pose environmental problems to the fragile ecosystem in the future.