Case Study: Antarctica - Governance of Antarctica (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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In which year was the Antarctic Treaty drafted?
In which year was the Antarctic Treaty drafted?
1959
Which latitude defines the southern boundary covered by the Antarctic Treaty?
Which latitude defines the southern boundary covered by the Antarctic Treaty?
60°S
What must new Antarctic Treaty members demonstrate to gain voting rights?
What must new Antarctic Treaty members demonstrate to gain voting rights?
Substantial scientific activity
When did the Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection come into force?
When did the Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection come into force?
1998
When is the next review of the mining prohibition in Antarctica scheduled?
When is the next review of the mining prohibition in Antarctica scheduled?
2048
Why is enforcement of the Antarctic Treaty challenging?
Why is enforcement of the Antarctic Treaty challenging?
No permanent population or legal system
When was the International Whaling Commission established?
When was the International Whaling Commission established?
1946
From which year did the whaling moratorium take effect?
From which year did the whaling moratorium take effect?
1986
What area does the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary cover?
What area does the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary cover?
50 million km²
When did Japan withdraw its membership from the IWC?
When did Japan withdraw its membership from the IWC?
2018