Towards an Arctic Treaty (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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In which year was the Antarctic Treaty established?
In which year was the Antarctic Treaty established?
1961
Which is NOT listed as a major environmental threat to the Arctic?
Which is NOT listed as a major environmental threat to the Arctic?
Overpopulation
What does the Antarctic Treaty's territorial freeze prevent?
What does the Antarctic Treaty's territorial freeze prevent?
Countries claiming ownership
When was the Environmental Protocol added to the Antarctic Treaty?
When was the Environmental Protocol added to the Antarctic Treaty?
1998
What does the 1998 Environmental Protocol ban in Antarctica?
What does the 1998 Environmental Protocol ban in Antarctica?
All mineral extraction
What is the key geographic difference between the Arctic and Antarctica?
What is the key geographic difference between the Arctic and Antarctica?
Arctic is ocean; Antarctica is continent
Which statement about Arctic and Antarctic populations is true?
Which statement about Arctic and Antarctic populations is true?
Arctic has indigenous; Antarctica doesn't
What percentage of Antarctica is covered by ice?
What percentage of Antarctica is covered by ice?
98%
How many countries have territory in the Arctic and exercise sovereignty?
How many countries have territory in the Arctic and exercise sovereignty?
Eight
Which is a key challenge for creating an Arctic treaty?
Which is a key challenge for creating an Arctic treaty?
Existing national sovereignty