Case Study → Antarctic Treaty System (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Year the Antarctic Treaty was signed
Year the Antarctic Treaty was signed
1959
Current number of Antarctic Treaty signatories
Current number of Antarctic Treaty signatories
54 nations
Nations with permanent scientific bases in Antarctica
Nations with permanent scientific bases in Antarctica
Around 20 nations
Indigenous people in Antarctica
Indigenous people in Antarctica
None
Programme that led to the Antarctic Treaty
Programme that led to the Antarctic Treaty
International Geophysical Year
Original nations involved in Antarctic Treaty (1959)
Original nations involved in Antarctic Treaty (1959)
12 nations
Military activity status in Antarctica
Military activity status in Antarctica
All military activity is banned
Scientific cooperation in Antarctica
Scientific cooperation in Antarctica
Encouraged - freedom to carry out research
Requirement for planned Antarctic expeditions
Requirement for planned Antarctic expeditions
Must be announced in advance
How Antarctic research has helped with environmental issues
How Antarctic research has helped with environmental issues
Recognising & tackling atmospheric environmental problems