Management of Antarctica

In which year was the Antarctic Treat System created?

• 1961

• 1948

• 1959

• 1972

How many countries signed the ATS in 1959?

• 7

• 9

• 10

• 12

How many countries have signed up to the ATS to date?

• 58

• 52

• 54

• 55

Is military activity banned in Antarctic?

• True

• False

What activities are allowed in Antarctica? (tick all that apply)

• Scientific research

• Nuclear testing

• Toursim

• Mining

When will the next review conference be of the Madrid Protocol?

• 2100

• 2032

• 2048

• 2074

Which department on the UN has "observer" status in the ATS?

• WHO

• World Bank

• UNEP

• FAO

What was the purpose of the Madrid Protocol? (tick all that apply)

• To give extra protection to the environment of Antarctica

• To allow small scale mining to take place

• To give countries ownership of parts to Antarctica

• To introduce a more rigorous system for environmental audits.

New territorial claims are banned in Antarctica.

• True

• False

Nuclear waste can be disposed of in Antarctica.

• True

• False