Antarctica Flashcards
1
Q
Location?
A
Earth’s South Pole
2
Q
Size?
A
- 14 million km2
- 50x the UK
- half of USA
3
Q
Coldest Continent?
A
-80c, 98% covered in ice
4
Q
Windiest Continent?
A
154 mph
5
Q
Driest Continent?
A
2 inches of rain a year
6
Q
Highest Continent?
A
2300 metres above sea level
7
Q
Why is tourism increasing every year?
A
Publication and easier access
8
Q
How many tourists were there in 1996?
A
7,000
9
Q
How many tourists were there in 2008?
A
46,000
10
Q
Why is Antarctica attractive?
A
- scenery
- icebergs
- wildlife(penguins, whales)
11
Q
What are the impacts of tourism in Antarctica? (5)
A
- Trample plants
- Disturb wildlife
- Oil spillages e.g MS explorer 2007
- Introduce non native species
- Drop litter
12
Q
Who are the tour operators of Antarctic tours?
A
IAATO
13
Q
How many people are allowed ashore at once?
A
100
14
Q
What is the maximum number of passengers allowed on board?
A
500
15
Q
What is the Antarctic Treaty?
A
international agreement designed to protect and preserve the area
