Antarctica's Division and the Antarctic Treaty

Which explorer was the first to see the actual continental landmass of Antarctica?

• William Smith

• Fabian Bellinghausen

• James Cook

• Roald Amundsen

What was the primary reason for the British claim on part of Antarctica in the early 20th century?

• To establish a military base

• To tax the whaling industry

• To conduct scientific research

• To prevent other nations from claiming it

During World War II, which two countries asserted territorial demands in Antarctica that overlapped with Britain's claims?

• France and Germany

• Argentina and Chile

• United States and Canada

• Norway and Sweden

What was one of the main purposes of the United States' expeditions to Antarctica after World War II?

• To build a nuclear testing site

• To mine for resources

• To establish a permanent settlement

• To practice for Arctic conditions

What was a key provision of the Antarctic Treaty signed in 1959?

• It divided Antarctica into equal parts for each nation

• It demilitarized the continent

• It recognized existing claims

• It allowed for new territorial claims