Antartica case study - globalisation Flashcards
What are some threats to Antarctica?
Climate change
Fishing and whaling
Search for minerals
Tourism
What organisations are helping Antarctica?
United Nations
Antarctic Treaty 1991
International whaling commission
IWC whaling moratorium 1982
What is an NGO?
Non governmental organisation
What do NGOs aim to do?
Monitor the threats and enhancing protection of Antarctica
Whats the circumpolar current?
Worlds biggest and strongest current
120 miles wide and 400m deep
Carriers 100x the water of all the worlds rivers
What drives the circumpolar current?
Westerly prevailing winds
How does the circumpolar current keep Antarctica frozen?
Forms a natural barrier between warm and cold waters
How much has the temperature increased over 50 years?
3 degrees Celsius
Whats floating in Antarctica?
Glaciers/ice shelf
Why is a hole in the ozone layer above Antartica a risk?
No UV rays are reflected causing ice to melt
What minerals are found in Antarctica?
Gold Iron Lead Nickel Zinc Copper Coal
Whats banned mineral exploitation in Antarctica?
The antarctic treaty
How does resource insecurity affect the mineral ban?
Ban one day may need to be lifted to keep up the global demand?
When was the first tourist cruise ship in Antarctica?
1958
How many tourists have visited each year since 2002?
around 60,000
