Question

Which of the following choices is excluded from protection by the Antarctic Treaty System?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option B. "The atmosphere over Antarctica".

Explanation:

The Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) gives protection to Antarctic soil by establishing that Antarctica could only be used for peaceful reasons. Even though the ATS represents a strong legislation to protect scientist, tourists as well as Antartica resources; ATS does not give protection to the atmosphere over Antarctica. The legislation that deals with how Antarctica's atmosphere should be handled is "The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty".

Answer 2

B is indeed correct