threats - mineral resources Flashcards
1
Q
what resources are in antarctica
A
iron, copper and other minerals
and an estimated 6 BILLION barrels of oil
2
Q
how many countries agreed to the madrid protocol
A
41
3
Q
when was the madrid protocal created
A
1991
4
Q
what is the issue with the madrid protocol
A
will run out in 2048
5
Q
why would the madrid protocol be lifted
A
if 75% of parties agree
6
Q
why are the minerals hard to access
A
under very thick ice
need lots of equipment
transportation hard, far away from other land
7
Q
what is one risk of mining for the oil reserves
A
oil spills
8
Q
what could oil spills cause
A
long term damage as antarctica is a very fragile ecosystem
