Geopolitics of the Polar Regions

<p>They represent a stage for international power competitions over territories. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90% of its total ice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It absorbs one-third of the CO2 captured by the oceans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of power competitions over territories. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is scheduled to disappear completely. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased navigation safety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unpredictable sailing conditions due to ice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coastal navigation and traffic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It serves as food for various creatures in the marine ecosystem. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of trained personnel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>80 million tons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geopolitical stability in the region (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing sustainable resource management strategies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imbalances in the marine ecosystem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing science-based catch limits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The collapse of the North Atlantic cod population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular review of fishing quotas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International research program (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Restrict fishing to protect marine life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Penalties for non-compliance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impacts fish populations and their habitats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To visualize the distribution and concentrations of indigenous peoples (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To emphasize the administrative regions as they relate to indigenous peoples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Historical context regarding the indigenous populations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By employing various shades of color (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Add climate change data affecting these populations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nunavut and Greenland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The challenges posed by climate change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By showing the concentration of populations across a broad area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect environmental and cultural heritage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has led to the transformation of their lifestyles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They expressed outcry and boycotted the Arctic council. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was labeled as 'eco-colonialism' by some groups. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represents a paradox by providing income sources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>95% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beaufort Sea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geological validation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The passage of the tanker Manhattan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decrease from 477,000 to 200,000 personnel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legal status of northern sea routes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A significant economic and commercial potential (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public assertions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An international agreement that designates Antarctica as a territory for peace and scientific research, not subject to national claims.

A polar region encompassing areas bordering the Arctic Ocean, inhabited by diverse populations and countries.

The study of power struggles and competitions over territories.

Effects of global warming on the polar regions, including sea ice melt and rising ocean levels.

A space claimed or controlled by a society.

The massive ice sheet covering Antarctica, a significant source of fresh water and vulnerable to melting.

The process of ice sheets in Antarctica and other polar regions melting due to rising temperatures.

Antarctic ice sheet loses significant amounts of water to melting at an accelerating rate.

A map visualizing the concentration of indigenous people in the Arctic, encompassing parts of North America and Russia.

To illustrate the concentration of indigenous populations across a large international area and their significance.It likely uses political borders.

The map lacks crucial details, such as numerical data, historical context and current challenges indigenous people face in concentrated areas, including climate change.

Enhance visualization by incorporating numerical data, context on history, challenges (e.g., climate change influences, and traditional territorial boundaries).

An evaluation of the map's structure, reasoning behind choices, and impact of the colors and representations.

Assessing the map's strengths and weaknesses, including data representation, analysis and possible biases.

Modern political borders often do not align with traditional indigenous territories, obscuring accurate representation of community areas.

Evaluating if the map presents information without biases, by representing reality effectively or presenting a specific point of view.

A strategic shipping route through the Arctic Ocean, mainly for Russia, exploiting ice-free periods.

The use of resources from a region, where the extracted resources are primarily used for the benefit of the region.

Managing fishing practices to maintain fish populations and protect ecosystems.

A small crustacean that forms a crucial part of the Antarctic food web.

The responsible and sustainable management of resources found in polar regions.

Challenges like climate change, pollution, and ecosystems disruption.

Challenges of resource exploitation, infrastructure development, and trade viability.

International disputes, territorial claims, and strategic interests in the Arctic region.

Overfishing disrupts marine ecosystems, harming species dependent on krill and other fish.

Melting ice and changing temperatures harm fish populations and habitats.

Setting fishing quotas based on scientific assessments of fish populations and ecosystem health.

A global effort to monitor fish populations, especially krill and toothfish, to inform sustainable catch limits.

Regularly adjusting fishing quotas based on new scientific data and environmental changes.

Strict rules and penalties for fishing fleets that violate catch limits.

Designated areas in the ocean where fishing is restricted to protect marine life.

Designated areas in the Arctic, like Russia's and Greenland's, aiming to protect the environment, species, and cultural heritage, often also promoting tourism.

An environmental organization facing criticism for its seal hunting campaign, leading to protests and accusations of 'eco-colonialism' by the Inuit.

The concept of addressing the economic, social, and cultural consequences of climate change on indigenous populations in the Arctic, especially after WWII.

The five countries bordering the Arctic Ocean (Russia, Canada, USA, Norway, and Denmark), who have strong claims to certain areas due to sovereignty.

Territorial and economic disputes in the Arctic concerning maritime boundaries, exclusive economic zones (EEZs), continental shelf extensions, and navigation rights.

A sea zone over which a coastal state has sovereign rights for economic resource exploration and use.

Claims for extending the continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles based on geological features.

The practice of navigating within Arctic waters, particularly straits and waterways, which has become a new source of international tension.

A sea route through the Arctic Ocean, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, that is a subject of competing claims for control.

Re-establishment of a military presence and exploitation of the Arctic's economic and commercial potential.

The impact of conflicts and tensions from other regions on the Arctic region.

Agreements on land borders reached since 2022 resolving long-standing border disputes.