Management of Cold Environments (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Thermokarst
Thermokarst
Ground subsidence from thawing frozen soils
Intrinsic value of wilderness
Intrinsic value of wilderness
Worth protecting simply because it exists
Gene pool
Gene pool
Complete genetic info across all individuals of wild species
Antarctic Treaty 1959 main feature
Antarctic Treaty 1959 main feature
Established Antarctica as demilitarised zone
Ecosystem approach
Ecosystem approach
Regulating by considering entire food webs, not single species
Madrid Protocol 1998 key protection
Madrid Protocol 1998 key protection
Bans all mining activities except scientific research
Mining ban in Antarctica until
Mining ban in Antarctica until
At least 2048
Bioprospecting
Bioprospecting
Searching for genetic resources for commercial products
Sustainable development
Sustainable development
Meeting present needs without compromising future generations
Antarctica's treaty designation
Antarctica's treaty designation
Reserve devoted to peace and science