Antarctic Treaty & Research

Question 1

Which of the following statements correctly describes the primary rule of the Antarctic Treaty that has been in effect since 1961?

Accepted Answer

The treaty makes Antarctica a zone for peaceful scientific work and forbids any military actions or mineral mining.

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The treaty allows each country to build its own army base and dig for gold as long as they share the findings.

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The treaty says only countries that are colder than Canada may set up research stations in Antarctica.

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The treaty declares Antarctica a world park where no people may ever visit or study.

Question 2

A country has suggested building a new station in Antarctica where scientists would study ice cores, but the plan also includes storing rifles for the staff and digging a small gold deposit to fund the research. Which statement about the 1959 Antarctic agreement correctly explains why this plan could not be approved?

Accepted Answer

The agreement says Antarctica may only be used for peaceful purposes and scientific investigation, and it forbids any military equipment or mining activities.

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The agreement bans only weapons, but it permits mining if the minerals are used to support scientific work.

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The agreement allows weapons for self‑defense, but it does not allow mining of any kind.

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The agreement requires that at least 75 % of the signatory nations approve a new activity before it can be done, so the proposal could proceed if enough countries agree.

Question 3

Which statement correctly describes how many nations are part of the Antarctic Treaty and what they usually do in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Around 55 nations have joined the treaty, and many of them operate scientific research stations on the continent.

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Only 20 nations signed the agreement, and they all run tourist resorts there.

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More than 80 countries are parties to the treaty, but none are allowed to have research bases.

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Forty nations signed the treaty, and they use Antarctica mainly for military training.

Try three questions

Which of the following statements correctly describes the primary rule of the Antarctic Treaty that has been in effect since 1961?

Which statement correctly describes how many nations are part of the Antarctic Treaty and what they usually do in Antarctica?

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