Lesson 3.2.1.5
3.2.1.5 The 'global commons' and Antarctica as a global common Quiz: AQA Geography, Unit 2
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What term describes resource domains that lie outside the political reach of any single state?
- Territorial waters
- Global commons
- Exclusive economic zones
- Sovereign territories
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Which of the following is recognised as one of the four global commons?
- Tropical coral reefs
- High seas
- Sahara desert
- Amazon rainforest
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What key principle balances human rights to access global commons with environmental preservation?
- Absolute ownership
- Sustainable development
- Economic deregulation
- National sovereignty
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Which economic threat to Antarctica involves the potential extraction of geological deposits?
- Mineral exploitation
- Deep-sea trawling
- Commercial whaling
- Geothermal power generation
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In which year was the Antarctic Treaty signed in Washington?
- 1945
- 1982
- 1991
- 1959
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Which 1991 protocol designated Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science?
- Montreal Protocol
- Paris Agreement
- Kyoto Protocol
- Madrid Protocol
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In which year did the International Whaling Commission introduce a moratorium on commercial whaling?
- 1982
- 1991
- 1972
- 1959
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What primary role do non-governmental organisations play in managing Antarctica?
- Monitoring threats
- Granting mining licences
- Managing commercial tourism
- Enforcing international law
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What natural boundary defines the northern geographical extent of the Antarctic marine ecosystem?
- Equator
- Antarctic Convergence
- Arctic Circle
- Tropic of Capricorn
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How do signatory nations check compliance with environmental rules under the Antarctic Treaty?
- On-site inspections
- UN military patrols
- Trade embargoes
- Satellite fines
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What is a major criticism regarding the governance system of the Antarctic Treaty?
- Total military occupation
- Widespread oil extraction
- Unregulated nuclear testing
- Weak enforcement mechanisms
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What direct environmental threat is posed by growing cruise tourism in Antarctica?
- Invasive species introduction
- Deforestation
- Urban sprawl
- Agricultural runoff
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Which key organism is heavily targeted by commercial fishing in the Southern Ocean?
- Krill
- Tuna
- Herring
- Cod
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What status did the 1991 Environmental Protocol grant Antarctica to prioritise conservation?
- Sovereign territory
- Natural reserve
- Free trade zone
- Industrial domain
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How does successful Antarctic governance benefit citizens globally beyond the polar region?
- Provides fossil fuels
- Increases air travel
- Lowers global taxes
- Regulates global climate
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What must be acknowledged alongside human rights to sustainable development in global commons?
- Environmental protection
- Resource exploitation
- Land privatisation
- National sovereignty
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Which environmental threat to the Antarctic global common is caused directly by climate change?
- Mineral extraction
- Commercial whaling
- Scientific footprint
- Ocean acidification
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Which governance framework regulates international scientific research and environmental protection in Antarctica?
- Paris Agreement
- Antarctic Treaty System
- Kyoto Protocol
- UNCLOS
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What is a major challenge in managing global commons such as Antarctica?
- Enforcing governance
- Lack of resources
- Permanent population growth
- Excessive vegetation
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Which treaty protocol bans all commercial mineral extraction in Antarctica?
- Geneva Convention 1949
- Antarctic Treaty 1959
- Whaling Moratorium 1982
- Environmental Protocol 1991
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