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17 Cards in this Set
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Where is Antarctica?
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The southern most continent in the world |
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What is Antarctica's area?
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14 million km2 |
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What percentage is ice?
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98% |
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What is the lowest recorded temperature? |
-89.2 degrees Celsius |
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Are there any inhabitants? |
No, researchers only |
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What are three attractions? |
Penguins- Adelie and Gentoo Sea mammals- Whales- Fin Back and Blue Back |
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How do tourists usually get to Antarctica?
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From Ushuaia (Argentina) to Mikkelsen Harbour (Antarctica) |
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How did the number of tourists change between 1993 and 2008?
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Increased from 9000 to 46,000 |
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What percentage of tourists are American and British?
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39% American 15% British |
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What are two impacts of tourism? |
2007 MS Explorer sank and cause oil spill |
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What is the IAATO? |
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What do IAATO do?
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Regulate companies for sustainability |
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What are two examples of IAATO's rules?
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No walking within 5m of wildlife |
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How many countries have signed the Antarctic Treaty 1961?
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47 |
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What are two general rules of the continent?
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Permits must be obtained |
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Who does the Antarctic Act of 1994 affect?
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British citizens who disobey Antarctic regulations |
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What are the two penalties of violating a USA permit? |
1 year prison sentence $11,000 fine |