Antarctic Treaty System: Preserving Antarctica for Science and Peace

Question 1

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of the Antarctic Treaty System?

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Antarctica is designated as a nuclear-weapon-free zone.

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Antarctica is open to unrestricted commercial exploitation.

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Antarctica is governed by a single international authority.

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Antarctica is open to military activities.

Question 2

Prior to the establishment of the Antarctic Treaty System, what was a major concern among nations?

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Contesting territorial claims

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Environmental damage

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Excessive fishing in the Southern Ocean

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Tourism's effects on wildlife

Question 3

What is the primary objective of the Antarctic Treaty System?

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To facilitate scientific research and safeguard Antarctica's environment

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To establish Antarctica as a military stronghold

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To manage mining and resource exploitation in Antarctica

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To build a permanent human colony in Antarctica

Question 4

Which provision is NOT included in the Antarctic Treaty?

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Tourism is actively promoted

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Antarctica is designated as a scientific reserve

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Military activities are prohibited

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Territorial claims are frozen

Question 5

Which organization oversees the implementation of the Antarctic Treaty System?

Accepted Answer

Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting

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United Nations General Assembly

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International Union for Conservation of Nature

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World Wildlife Fund

Question 6

How does the Antarctic Treaty System support scientific research in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C

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It provides funding for research expeditions

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It promotes international collaboration

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It establishes environmental regulations for research activities

Question 7

How does the Antarctic Treaty System promote international cooperation in scientific research while safeguarding environmental protection?

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It encourages joint research projects between countries.

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It limits the number of scientists allowed to work in Antarctica.

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It bans all scientific research activities in Antarctica.

Question 8

Which of the following is a fundamental purpose of the Antarctic Treaty System?

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To encourage cooperative scientific research.

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To exploit Antarctica's natural resources for profit.

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To establish military bases on the continent.

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To facilitate the settlement of Antarctica with permanent residents.

Question 9

True or False: The Antarctic Treaty System permits the testing of nuclear weapons on the continent.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a designated Specially Managed Area (SMA) under the Antarctic Treaty System?

Accepted Answer

Mawson Station

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Ross Island

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Taylor Valley

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Cape Hallett

Question 11

How does the Antarctic Treaty System promote the peaceful use of Antarctica?

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By prohibiting military bases and limiting military activity.

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By assigning parts of Antarctica to individual countries.

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By allowing tourists to visit the continent freely.

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By permitting scientific research only in certain areas.

Question 12

What is the name of the organization responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Antarctic Treaty System?

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Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)

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Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)

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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Question 13

True or False: The Antarctic Treaty System applies to all countries in the world, whether or not they are signatories.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 14

Which provision is NOT included in the Antarctic Treaty?

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Economic activities are permitted for the benefit of all nations.

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Antarctica is to be used for peaceful purposes only.

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Scientific research is to be conducted freely.

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Territorial claims are frozen but not renounced.

Question 15

Which organization is responsible for coordinating scientific research in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)

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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

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World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Question 16

What is the primary objective of the Antarctic Treaty System?

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To preserve Antarctica for scientific research and environmental protection.

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To exploit Antarctica's natural resources.

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To establish military bases in Antarctica.

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To encourage tourism in Antarctica.

Question 17

How has the Antarctic Treaty System developed over time?

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Its scope has expanded to include environmental protection.

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It has been weakened by territorial disputes.

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Its membership has remained unchanged.

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It has been replaced by a new treaty.

Question 18

Which key provision is missing from the Antarctic Treaty System?

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Territorial claims are recognized and accepted.

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Antarctica shall be used for strictly peaceful purposes.

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Scientific research shall be conducted freely and cooperatively.

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Antarctica shall be protected from environmental harm.

Question 19

Which country is not a signatory to the Antarctic Treaty?

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India

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United States

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United Kingdom

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Japan

Question 20

According to the Antarctic Treaty System, who holds the ultimate responsibility for Antarctica?

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No single entity or organization

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The United Nations Security Council

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The collective signatory nations

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The scientific community

Question 21

Which provision is NOT included in the Antarctic Treaty System?

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Commercial exploitation and unrestricted tourism are prohibited.

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Antarctica is dedicated to peaceful purposes, including scientific research.

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Territorial claims are temporarily suspended, and no new claims are allowed.

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Inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with the treaty.

Question 22

What is the main purpose of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) in the Antarctic Treaty System?

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Providing a space for talks, making decisions, and creating policies

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Planning and carrying out scientific research in Antarctica

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Enforcing environmental rules and protecting the environment

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Managing and keeping an eye on tourism and business activities

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of the Antarctic Treaty System?

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Exploitation of natural resources

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Scientific research

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Environmental protection

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Peaceful cooperation

Question 24

What does the concept of 'scientific preserve' refer to within the Antarctic Treaty System?

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Areas designated solely for scientific research

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Regions prohibited from any human activity

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Territories claimed by specific nations

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Zones open to unrestricted access

Question 25

Which international body oversees the implementation of the Antarctic Treaty System?

Accepted Answer

Antarctic Consultative Meeting

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Antarctic Council

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Antarctic Commission

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Antarctic Scientific Committee

Question 26

In which year was the Antarctic Treaty System established?

Accepted Answer

1959

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1951

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1967

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1975

Question 27

What is the primary function of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings?

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To deliberate on Antarctic policy and provide recommendations.

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To conduct scientific research expeditions.

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To monitor compliance with the Antarctic Treaty.

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To manage Antarctic tourism.

Question 28

What is the primary role of the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat?

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To provide administrative and logistical support to the Antarctic Treaty parties.

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To conduct scientific research in Antarctica.

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To ensure compliance with the Antarctic Treaty.

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To promote Antarctic tourism.

Question 29

How has the Antarctic Treaty System influenced scientific research and knowledge sharing in Antarctica?

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Promoted international collaboration and knowledge exchange

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Hindered scientific cooperation due to political tensions

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Had minimal impact on scientific research and knowledge exchange

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Led to a decline in scientific research due to environmental concerns

Question 30

Which of the following is not a key provision of the Antarctic Treaty System?

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Antarctica shall be used for military purposes

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Antarctica shall be used exclusively for peaceful purposes and shall not become the scene or object of international discord

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Antarctica shall be set aside as a scientific preserve

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Scientific research in Antarctica shall be conducted freely and cooperatively

Question 31

What is the main purpose of the Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs)?

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To protect areas of outstanding scientific or environmental value from human activities and associated impacts.

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To regulate tourism in Antarctica

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To monitor the impact of climate change

Question 32

What activity does the Antarctic Treaty System explicitly prohibit?

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Military activity

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Mining

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Scientific research

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Tourism

Question 33

Which of the following is a potential benefit of the Antarctic Treaty System?

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It promotes international cooperation in scientific research.

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It allows for the exploitation of mineral resources.

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It increases the number of tourists visiting Antarctica.

Question 34

What is the primary role of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)?

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To make decisions about the management of Antarctica in accordance with the principles of the Antarctic Treaty.

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To enforce the provisions of the Antarctic Treaty System

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To conduct scientific research in Antarctica

Question 35

What is a key significance of the Antarctic Treaty System?

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It sets aside Antarctica as a vast scientific preserve for the benefit of all humanity and dedicates it to peace and science.

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It has no significant impact on the management of Antarctica

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It allows for the unrestricted exploitation of Antarctica's resources

Question 36

Which of the following is not a current challenge facing the Antarctic Treaty System?

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Tourism is effectively regulated, and there are no related threats to the environment or scientific research.

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There is a lack of international cooperation in managing Antarctica

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Climate change is threatening the Antarctic ecosystem

Question 37

Which of the following is a core principle of the Antarctic Treaty System?

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Antarctica should be preserved exclusively for peaceful scientific research and environmental protection

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Antarctica is considered a military zone

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Antarctica can be used for commercial exploitation

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Antarctica should be divided among claimant nations

Question 38

Which of the following countries was NOT among the original signatories to the Antarctic Treaty?

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Brazil

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Chile

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Argentina

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Australia

Question 39

What is the primary function of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) under the Antarctic Treaty System?

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To provide advice and make recommendations on environmental protection measures for Antarctica

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To resolve territorial disputes among member nations

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To conduct scientific research on Antarctica

Question 40

Which activity is explicitly prohibited under the provisions of the Antarctic Treaty?

Accepted Answer

Military activity, including the establishment of military bases and the testing of weapons

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Mining

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Scientific research

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Tourism

Question 41

What is considered the overarching significance of the Antarctic Treaty System?

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It has established Antarctica as a scientific preserve and prevented military conflict, ensuring its protection for future generations

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It has resolved all territorial disputes in Antarctica

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It has allowed unrestricted exploitation of Antarctica's resources

Question 42

What is the duration of the Antarctic Treaty?

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Indefinite

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10 years

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100 years

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50 years

Question 43

What is the primary responsibility of the Consultative Parties within the Antarctic Treaty System?

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To make decisions and recommendations on matters related to Antarctica

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To represent the interests of non-member nations

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To conduct scientific research

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To enforce the provisions of the treaty

Question 44

Which of the following countries has not yet acceded to the Antarctic Treaty?

Accepted Answer

North Korea

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Japan

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China

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Russia

Question 45

Under the Antarctic Treaty System, what is the designated environmental status of Antarctica?

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Scientific preserve, natural reserve, and specially protected area

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Military base

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National park

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Economic zone

Question 46

Which country was **not** an original signatory to the Antarctic Treaty in 1959?

Accepted Answer

Japan

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United States

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Soviet Union

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United Kingdom

Question 47

What is the **main purpose** of the Antarctic Treaty System?

Accepted Answer

To preserve Antarctica for peaceful scientific research and environmental protection

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To promote commercial exploitation of Antarctica

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To establish territorial claims in Antarctica

Question 48

Which of the following is **not** a key provision of the Antarctic Treaty?

Accepted Answer

Antarctica can be used for military purposes

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Nuclear explosions are prohibited in Antarctica

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Mineral resources cannot be exploited in Antarctica

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Antarctica is a scientific preserve

Question 49

What is the significance of the Antarctic Treaty System in terms of **international cooperation**?

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It sets an example of cooperative management of a region of global importance

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It has led to the complete demilitarization of Antarctica

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It has solved all territorial disputes in Antarctica

Question 50

Which of the following organizations is responsible for administering the Antarctic Treaty System?

Accepted Answer

Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)

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International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Question 51

Which of the following is a challenge facing the Antarctic Treaty System in the 21st century?

Accepted Answer

Climate change and its impact on the Antarctic ecosystem

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Territorial disputes between claimant countries

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Lack of funding for scientific research in Antarctica