Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula - Gerlache Strait Island

Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula - Gerlache Strait Island

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Social Studies, Biology, Geography, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video provides an overview of the Antarctic Peninsula, highlighting its geographical features, such as its extension from Cape Adams to the mainland south of the Eckland Islands. It discusses the geopolitical claims by Argentina, Chile, and the UK, noting the lack of international recognition and the Antarctic Treaty System's role. The video also explores the Gerlachy Strait, named after Adrian de Gerlach, and describes its natural beauty and wildlife.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the distance between the southernmost tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the Antarctic Treaty System affect the claims made by different countries over the Antarctic Peninsula?

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