What impacts are tourists having on the environment and wildlife in Antarctica?
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Reducing tourist impact in Antarctica
What measures can be taken to reduce the environmental impacts of tourism on Antarctica?
Is Antarctic tourism sustainable?
As a journalist, write a balanced news article or report considering whether tourism in Antarctica is currently sustainable.
Ice shelf retreat on the Antarctic Peninsula
An investigation of the collapse of ice shelves in relation to climatic variables.
Working in 3D using digital elevation models
ArcScene software is not normally used in schools and is an extension to the ArcGIS package. The example investigates ice elevation and bed elevation data in Antarctica.
Bio prospecting
Launch an enquiry into Antarctica’s Resources and consider what might happen to Antarctica’s supplies if things carry on as they are.
Antarctica Peninsula base map
Base map of the Antarctic Peninsula, for key physical features activity.
Essay Plan: The Future of Antarctica
Discuss the view that the preservation of Antarctica as a site for peace and science is merely a romantic idea and is very unrealistic in modern times.
Essay Peer Mark Scheme
Peer mark your work using the mark scheme.
The Daily Icicle
Produce a modern version of the South Polar Times newspaper!