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Case Studies in Political Geography — Quiz

Question 5 • Geography

Which is a result of the 1961 Antarctic Treaty?

Answer
A
advances in nuclear testing
B
funding for military activities
C
creation of European colonies
D
increase in scientific research

Explanation

The Antarctic Treaty, which took effect in 1961, set Antarctica aside for peaceful purposes and encouraged international cooperation in scientific research. It prohibited military activity and nuclear testing, so those were not results of the treaty. The correct choice is “increase in scientific research.”

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