Environmental sphere of influence - Arctic Flashcards
1
Q
Who are the key players involved in the Arctic debate? (5)
A
Canada Russia USA Denmark Norway
2
Q
How many miles is a country’s Maritime border?
A
200 miles
3
Q
What % of the world’s undiscovered gas is thought to be in the Arctic?
A
30%
4
Q
What % of the world’s undiscovered oil is thought to be in the Arctic?
A
13%
5
Q
How many barrels of oil are thought to be in the Arctic?
A
90-100 million barrels
6
Q
What year did Russia use a submarine to place a Russian flag on the seabed of the North Pole?
A
2007
7
Q
How many Arctic military bases have been reopened?
A
50
8
Q
What have Canada and Russia created to exert dominance in the Arctic?
A
Arctic forces
