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What's the Impact? Research and Tourism in Antarctica
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- Abstract:
Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth and one of the most fragile ecosystems on the planet. Despite the presence of glaciers, sea ice, permafrost, limited sunlight and fiercely cold temperatures, Antarctica still contains an abundance of resources, both living and non-living. These resources attract the attention of an increasing number of researchers and tourists from all over the world. How does their presence affect this land and its resources? In this lesson students will: Explore the characteristics of the polar ecosystems in Antarctica. Analyze the environmental impact of research and tourism in Antarctica. Investigate the impact of waste materials on Antarctic ice though a laboratory experiment.