Case Study: Antarctica - Search for Resources (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Madrid Protocol protection ends when?
Madrid Protocol protection ends when?
2048
Main mineral resources in Antarctica?
Main mineral resources in Antarctica?
Coal, oil, and metallic minerals
3 types of Antarctic tourism (SAF)?
3 types of Antarctic tourism (SAF)?
Seaborne, Airborne, Fly-cruises
What is IAATO?
What is IAATO?
International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators
Antarctic visitor numbers in 2018-19?
Antarctic visitor numbers in 2018-19?
Nearly 56,000 visitors (45,000 landed)
Antarctic tourist season months?
Antarctic tourist season months?
Mid-November to March
Major challenge for resource extraction?
Major challenge for resource extraction?
Very thick ice sheets
Seaborne tourism departure cities?
Seaborne tourism departure cities?
Ushuaia (Argentina) or Punta Arenas (Chile)
What do Antarctic tourists become?
What do Antarctic tourists become?
Ambassadors for Antarctica
Why is tourist season timing problematic?
Why is tourist season timing problematic?
Coincides with peak wildlife breeding season