EQ 4. 2.A12 -threats to glaciated landscapes can be managed using a spectrum of approaches.

Question 1

What stakeholders would be in favour of total protection - no exploitation

Answer 1

Global,national and local pressure groups and native peoples

Question 2

What stakeholders would be in favour of sustainable exploitation?

Answer 2

Local businesses, international governments, national and local governments

Question 3

What stakeholders would be in favour of total exploitation?

Answer 3

Tourists and visitors and transnational corporations

Question 4

Which management strategy has been adopted for the Antarctic treaty

Answer 4

Total protection

The treaty set aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve,established freedom of scientific investigation and bans military activity on the continent.

Question 5

Which management strategy has been adopted for the alpine convention ?

Answer 5

Is sustainable exploitation

And the aim is to achieve sustainable development in the alps by protecting and the natural environment while promoting economic development. The aim is to balance the needs of 14 million residents and 120 million tourists and the needs of the environment

Question 6

Which management strategy has been adopted for the Zermatt Switzerland

Answer 6

Total exploitation

The active upland glacial landscape faces a number of human threats arising from its popularity as a ski resort with over 2 million visitors per year. This creates a huge demand for energy and water resources thus threatens environmental degradations due to urbanisation.