Case Study: Antarctica - Search for Resources (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards

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Madrid Protocol protection ends when?

2048

Main mineral resources in Antarctica?

Coal, oil, and metallic minerals

3 types of Antarctic tourism (SAF)?

Seaborne, Airborne, Fly-cruises

What is IAATO?

International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators

Antarctic visitor numbers in 2018-19?

Nearly 56,000 visitors (45,000 landed)

Antarctic tourist season months?

Mid-November to March

Major challenge for resource extraction?

Very thick ice sheets

Seaborne tourism departure cities?

Ushuaia (Argentina) or Punta Arenas (Chile)

What do Antarctic tourists become?

Ambassadors for Antarctica

Why is tourist season timing problematic?

Coincides with peak wildlife breeding season

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