Treaty And Tourism - Antarctica

Question 1

Why was there a negative impact of visitors in Antarctica: (give four reasons)

Answer 1

Invasive species - could bring insects in or seeds from the boats.

Impact on breeding birds - might leave and fly away

Erosion or disturbance of fragile environments - feet walking

Oil spill from ships and boats -pollution fluids will escape

Question 2

How the impact from tourism is managed (keep your distance from the wildlife)

Answer 2

Don’t approach them let them come to you. Don’t touch them and don’t take photos

Question 3

How the impact from tourism is managed (foreign things)

Answer 3

You are given special boots to prevent contamination when you visit different places.

Question 4

How the impact from tourism is managed

Answer 4

Never take or leave anything behind

Question 5

How the impact from tourism is managed

Answer 5

Don’t pick or step on/damage them in any way

Question 6

How did the Antarctic treaty protect Antarctica

Answer 6

The Antarctic treaty recents people from harming an active environment. Helps keeps the atmosphere clear and stops it from danger