Global Systems and Governance (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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In what year was the International Whaling Commission (IWC) established?
In what year was the International Whaling Commission (IWC) established?
1946
When was the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary created and how large is it?
When was the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary created and how large is it?
1994, 50 million km²
When did the whaling moratorium decision occur and when did it commence?
When did the whaling moratorium decision occur and when did it commence?
Decided 1982, started 1986
Which three types of whaling does the IWC distinguish between?
Which three types of whaling does the IWC distinguish between?
Aboriginal, commercial, special permit
What did the International Court of Justice rule about Japan's whaling in 2014?
What did the International Court of Justice rule about Japan's whaling in 2014?
It was not genuinely scientific
What was the key outcome of the 2018 Florianopolis Declaration?
What was the key outcome of the 2018 Florianopolis Declaration?
Moratorium continues indefinitely
What did Japan do after the 2018 IWC meeting?
What did Japan do after the 2018 IWC meeting?
Withdrew from IWC & resumed commercial
Which of these is NOT a key measure managed by the IWC?
Which of these is NOT a key measure managed by the IWC?
Fishing quotas for all marine life
Where is aboriginal subsistence whaling carried out?
Where is aboriginal subsistence whaling carried out?
Alaska, Greenland, parts of Canada
How often does the IWC set catch limits for aboriginal subsistence whaling?
How often does the IWC set catch limits for aboriginal subsistence whaling?
Every six years