Antarctic Treaty Quiz

What is the purpose of the Antarctic Treaty?

• To establish military bases in Antarctica

• To promote international scientific cooperation

• To assert territorial claims in Antarctica

• To conduct nuclear explosions in Antarctica

Which countries were the original signatories of the Antarctic Treaty?

• Canada, China, Germany, India, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States and USSR

• Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, United Kingdom, United States

• Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States and USSR

• Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, United Kingdom, United States

What is prohibited by the Antarctic Treaty?

• Establishment of military bases or weapons testing

• Disposal of radioactive waste

• Conducting scientific research

• Enhancing or diminishing territorial claims

What is the purpose of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators?

• To monitor environmental conservation in Antarctica

• To represent the interests of the tourist trade in Antarctica

• To provide logistic information to the Treaty parties

• To coordinate Antarctic research programs

What is the role of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)?

• To coordinate Antarctic research programs

• To provide logistic information to the Treaty parties

• To represent the interests of the tourist trade in Antarctica

• To monitor environmental conservation in Antarctica

How many signatories does the Antarctic Treaty currently have?

• 12

• 28

• 9

• 52

What is the purpose of the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP)?

• To provide logistic information to the Treaty parties

• To monitor environmental conservation in Antarctica

• To coordinate Antarctic research programs

• To represent the interests of the tourist trade in Antarctica

What is the main focus of the Antarctic Treaty System?

• Logistic cooperation

• Scientific cooperation

• Environmental conservation

• Tourism management

What is the significance of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) in relation to the Antarctic Treaty?

• It prohibited military activities in Antarctica

• It led to the establishment of permanent scientific stations in Antarctica

• It promoted international scientific cooperation

• It resolved territorial disputes between Treaty parties

What is the purpose of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings?

• To promote military activities in Antarctica

• To assert territorial claims in Antarctica

• To discuss measures to further the objectives of the Treaty

• To conduct scientific research in Antarctica