Global Commons: Antarctica

How many countries signed the Antarctic Treaty in 1959?

• 18

• 12

• 24

• 53

What does the Antarctic Treaty promote?

• Scientific research

• Military activity

• Mining

• Nuclear testing

Name one of the ice shelves in Antarctica

Which animal will you not find in Antarctica?

• Penguin

• Leopard Seal

• Polar Bear

• Albatross

What was the coldest temperature on record in Antarctica?

• -53.2^oC

• -89.2^oC

• -45.6^oC

• -91.7^oC

How much rain on average does Antarctica receive each year?

• 55mm

• 49mm

• 60mm

• 50mm

Which country has the largest territorial claim in Antarctica?

Does the Antarctic Treaty apply to both land and seas?

• Yes

• No

How many tourists visited Antarctica during 2018-19?

• 56,000

• 83,000

• 49,000

• 62,000

Should tourism be banned in Antarctica?