4) Antarctic treaty 1959

Question 1

How many countries are part of this agreement?

Answer 1

12

Question 2

What is the treaty focused on?

Answer 2

sustainably managing Antarctica’s ecosystems

Question 3

What is the maximum amount of visitors allowed at any one time?

Answer 3

100

Question 4

What is the maximum number of people that can be on a cruise ship there?

Answer 4

500

Question 5

What are the 6 environmental protocols?

Answer 5

no mineral extraction
plants and animals must be conserved
the environment must be protected
waste must be minimised and disposed of correctly
regulations for discharge of sewage from vessels
activities must have an Environmental Impact Assessment before they are able to go ahead

Question 6

What one thing is there strict rules about?

Answer 6

The introduction of non-native species

Question 7

How is the introduction of non-native species prevented? 2

Answer 7

Visitors must wear disinfected boots

There are restrictions on eating, drinking and urinating when onshore

Question 8

What are the 3 treaty protocols?

Answer 8

Prohibit military base and weapons testing
Cooperation between countries on scientific research
Prohibits nuclear explosions or waste disposal