Antarctica Flashcards
1
Q
who owns Antarctica?
A
no-one
many countries own sovereignty- due to location or claims of first to discover`
2
Q
two treaties/protocols to protect antarctic
A
Antarctica treaty
Madrid protocol
3
Q
______ treaty date
A
1959
during cold war
4
Q
______ protocol date
A
1991
5
Q
______ treaty basis
A
peace- no military personal
- scientific research
- territorial claims set aside
- no nuclear explosions
- rules for visitors
