Antarctica Flashcards

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What is a Global threat?

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A global threat is a threat that effects the entire world.

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What is a Regional threat?

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A regional threat is a threat that effects part of a country or area.

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What is a local threat

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A local threat is a threat that effects a particular area.

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Where is the Ozone layer?

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The Ozone layer is right above Antarctica

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Who owns Antarctica?

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Antarctica belongs to:
UK
Norway
Australia
France
New Zealand 
Chile
Argentina 
And part is unclaimed
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Name a reason why Antarctica should be developed

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We could gain data to save animals and the world.

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Why should Antarctica not be developed.

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Tourist flights disturb nesting birds.

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Why should Antarctica be made a national park?

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It would be protected

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Why should mining not be allowed in Antarctica?

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It destroys the eco-system.

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