Antarctica Flashcards

1
Q

who owns Antarctica?

A

no-one

many countries own sovereignty- due to location or claims of first to discover`

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2
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two treaties/protocols to protect antarctic

A

Antarctica treaty

Madrid protocol

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3
Q

______ treaty date

A

1959

during cold war

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4
Q

______ protocol date

A

1991

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5
Q

______ treaty basis

A

peace- no military personal

       - scientific research
       - territorial claims set aside
       - no nuclear explosions
       - rules for visitors
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