Case Study: Antarctica - Fishing and Whaling (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What process brings nutrients from ocean depths to surface waters around Antarctica?
What process brings nutrients from ocean depths to surface waters around Antarctica?
Upwelling
By the 1960s, what percentage had whale populations been reduced by commercial whaling?
By the 1960s, what percentage had whale populations been reduced by commercial whaling?
Over 90%
In which year did the International Whaling Commission ban commercial whaling?
In which year did the International Whaling Commission ban commercial whaling?
1986
Which three nations continue lobbying to resume commercial whaling?
Which three nations continue lobbying to resume commercial whaling?
Japan, Norway, Iceland
What marketing name is used internationally for Antarctic toothfish?
What marketing name is used internationally for Antarctic toothfish?
Chilean sea bass
What are krill?
What are krill?
Tiny shrimp-like crustaceans
Why is krill oil valuable as a health supplement?
Why is krill oil valuable as a health supplement?
High omega-3 content
What is by-catch in fishing?
What is by-catch in fishing?
Unintentional capture of non-targets
What are 'ghost nets'?
What are 'ghost nets'?
Lost nets still trapping marine life
Why is the Antarctic ecosystem particularly vulnerable to krill decline?
Why is the Antarctic ecosystem particularly vulnerable to krill decline?
Complete dependence on krill