Antarctica Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics of Antarctica’s climate?
A
> Driest continent
windiest continent
Coldest continent
highest continent
2
Q
What is the highest mountain in Antarctica?
A
Vinson Massif
3
Q
What are the main threats to Antarctica?
A
> Climate Change
Fishing and Whaling
Search for Minerals
Tourism and Scientific research
4
Q
What is the main NGO’s protecting Antarctica?
A
Antarctica and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) and SCAR
5
Q
What is the main treaty for Antarctica?
A
The Antarctica Treaty
6
Q
What percentage of tourists fly to the centre of Antarctica?
A
1 %
7
Q
What percentage of Antarctica tourists are American?
A
35%
8
Q
What is the ratio of tour guides to tourists on Antarctica?
A
1:20
