Case Study: Antarctica - Tourism and Science (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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When does the Antarctic tourism season operate?
When does the Antarctic tourism season operate?
Mid-November to March
Approximately how many visitors travelled to Antarctica in 2018-19?
Approximately how many visitors travelled to Antarctica in 2018-19?
56,000 visitors
What is the most common form of Antarctic tourism?
What is the most common form of Antarctic tourism?
Seaborne tourism
What is IAATO's vessel size restriction for Antarctic visits?
What is IAATO's vessel size restriction for Antarctic visits?
Ships over 500 passengers prohibited
What size are landing groups divided into under IAATO regulations?
What size are landing groups divided into under IAATO regulations?
Approximately 20 people
How often may visiting sites be accessed under IAATO rules?
How often may visiting sites be accessed under IAATO rules?
Every 3-4 days
When was the Antarctic Treaty drafted and how many original members signed?
When was the Antarctic Treaty drafted and how many original members signed?
1959, 12 members
What latitude does the Antarctic Treaty designate for collaborative management?
What latitude does the Antarctic Treaty designate for collaborative management?
South of 60°S
What wildlife impact occurs when tourism peaks during breeding season?
What wildlife impact occurs when tourism peaks during breeding season?
Terns abandon nests or desert areas
What does resilience mean in an ecological context?
What does resilience mean in an ecological context?
Disturbance withstood without changing