The 'Global Commons' (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What are global commons?
What are global commons?
Supra-national spaces beyond any nation
How many global commons are formally recognised by international law?
How many global commons are formally recognised by international law?
Four
Which area is argued to be a potential fifth global common?
Which area is argued to be a potential fifth global common?
Cyberspace
What does the common heritage of mankind principle affirm?
What does the common heritage of mankind principle affirm?
Resources distributed equitably for all
Historically, which activity on global commons has been pursued for centuries?
Historically, which activity on global commons has been pursued for centuries?
Fishing and whaling
What two factors have recently increased pressure on global commons?
What two factors have recently increased pressure on global commons?
Technology advances & resource scarcity
What is the tragedy of the commons?
What is the tragedy of the commons?
Overexploitation from self-interest
Which real-world example demonstrates the tragedy of the commons?
Which real-world example demonstrates the tragedy of the commons?
Overfishing of fish stocks
Which treaty protects the high seas?
Which treaty protects the high seas?
UNCLOS
What does the Antarctic Treaty Systems prohibit?
What does the Antarctic Treaty Systems prohibit?
Military activity & mineral mining