Antarctica - Toursim in an extreme environment 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyTourismCase StudyGCSEAQA Created by: JCSLCreated on: 31-05-16 12:43 How big is Antarctica? 14 million km2 1 of 10 What percentage of the land is covered with ice? 98% ice 2 of 10 How has tourism increased? 7,400 in 1996/7 season then 46,000 in 2007/8 season 3 of 10 Name 2 wildlife animals that tourists come to see Penguins and whales 4 of 10 Give 4 things tourists might do that is harmful to the environment Trample plants / Disturb wildlife / Drop litter / Introduce non-native species or diseases 5 of 10 Which cruise ship sank and when? MS Explorer sank in 2007 6 of 10 Give 2 creatures that would be effected by oil spills Mollusks e.g. muscles / Birds e.g. penguins 7 of 10 When was the Antarctic Treaty created? 1961 8 of 10 How many member countries are there to the Antarctic treaty? 47 member countries 9 of 10 What restrictions are there on ships that can land in the Antarctic Treaty? Only ships with 10 of 10
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