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How long have Marine Biologists been researching in Antarctica?
Name two recent important projects Australia has undertaken. Why were they important?
Do you know of any planned projects for the future?
Follow these links to find your answers. http://www.quest.arc.nasa.gov/antarctica2
http://www.icair.iac.org.nz/education/resource/informat/informat.htm
How long has Australia been involved in research in Antarctica?
Name two important recent projects Australia has undertaken. Explain why they are important.
Do you know of any planned projects for the future.
Follow these links to find your answers. http://www.antarcticconnection.com
http://www.antdiv.gov.au http://passport.ivv.nasa.gov/antarctica/tg/ready.html
http://www.atm.ch.cam.ac.uk/tour/index.html
Name famous Australian explorers who journeyed in Antarctica. What was important about their exploration?
Why should we remember them? What makes them important?
Follow these links to find your answers. http://www.mawsons-huts.com.au/history.html
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/EDTEC596/Units/Pole/explorers.html
Is Antarctic travel safe? Why should people be allowed to visit Antarctica? Should they be able to visit bases and other landmarks? Does Australia have any future plans to increase Tourism?
Visit this site to find some answers. http://www.isr.gov.au/tourism/FactsandFigures/tourismantarctica.html
You navigate the ice pack and seas to take people in and out of Antarctica. Who are your passengers? What is your cargo? Why is your job so important?
Find your information in this site. http://www.antdiv.gov.au/southbound/
You must gather photos for the group presentation from the above sites. Your role also is to show the United Nations the unspoilt beauty of Antarctica. Maybe you could show them what happens when the environment is not well looked after?
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