OCR B: Sustaining Ecosystems: Svalbard Case Study

Svalbard is a territory of which country?

• Sweden

• Russia

• Norway

• Finland

Which of these are common uses of the Arctic region?

• Tourism

• Fishing

• Whaling

• Mineral extraction (mining)

• All of the above

Develop the point for 'ships can only be anchored for a few hours...'

• this will limit footpath erosion to a limited area therefore disturbing less plant and animal habitats that could impact the entire food web making it environmentally sustainable

• this will reduce pollution both into the ocean, and therefore protecting the food webs within it, but also into the atmosphere which will reduce global warning making it environmentally sustainable

• this will boost the economy of the local area and improve the quality of life of the local residents due to the increased employment rate making this economically sustainable management

• this will put ownership back on the tourists to protect the environment, leading to them littering less and sticking to the footpaths and possibly educating others on the importance of managing these environments, this makes in socially and environmentally sustainable

Develop the point for 'tourists are educated on the rules of tourism...'

• this will limit footpath erosion to a limited area therefore disturbing less plant and animal habitats that could impact the entire food web making it environmentally sustainable

• this will reduce pollution both into the ocean, and therefore protecting the food webs within it, but also into the atmosphere which will reduce global warning making it environmentally sustainable

• this will boost the economy of the local area and improve the quality of life of the local residents due to the increased employment rate making this economically sustainable management

• this will put ownership back on the tourists to protect the environment, leading to them littering less and sticking to the footpaths and possibly educating others on the importance of managing these environments, this makes in socially and environmentally sustainable

Develop the point for 'employment of local people in the tourism industry...'

• this will limit footpath erosion to a limited area therefore disturbing less plant and animal habitats that could impact the entire food web making it environmentally sustainable

• this will reduce pollution both into the ocean, and therefore protecting the food webs within it, but also into the atmosphere which will reduce global warning making it environmentally sustainable

• this will boost the economy of the local area and improve the quality of life of the local residents due to the increased employment rate making this economically sustainable management

• this will put ownership back on the tourists to protect the environment, leading to them littering less and sticking to the footpaths and possibly educating others on the importance of managing these environments, this makes in socially and environmentally sustainable

Develop the point for 'tourists must stick to the footpaths...'

• this will limit footpath erosion to a limited area therefore disturbing less plant and animal habitats that could impact the entire food web making it environmentally sustainable

• this will reduce pollution both into the ocean, and therefore protecting the food webs within it, but also into the atmosphere which will reduce global warning making it environmentally sustainable

• this will boost the economy of the local area and improve the quality of life of the local residents due to the increased employment rate making this economically sustainable management

• this will put ownership back on the tourists to protect the environment, leading to them littering less and sticking to the footpaths and possibly educating others on the importance of managing these environments, this makes in socially and environmentally sustainable

What animal is Svalbard 'known for' bringing in increased tourism?

• Penguins

• Polar Bears

• Arctic Wolves

• Musk Oxen

Much of Svalbard's income is from the tourism industry, why might this be problematic?

• Because tourism is seasonal meaning they won't get a steady income all year

• The majority of the population work in the service (tertiary) industry

• People have less choice on professions to join

• Climate change may have an impact on their income

What % of Svalbard is protected?

• 35%

• 55%

• 60%

• 70%

Nature reserve zones allow very little access

• True

• False - they allow a lot of access

• False - they allow no access