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Appellate Law in Antarctica

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Which court is the highest court in Antarctica?

  1. The Supreme Court of Antarctica

  2. The Court of Appeals of Antarctica

  3. The High Court of Antarctica

  4. The District Court of Antarctica


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of Antarctica is the highest court in Antarctica and has the final say on all legal matters.

What is the primary source of law in Antarctica?

  1. The Antarctic Treaty

  2. The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources

  3. The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antarctic Treaty, the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, and the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty are all primary sources of law in Antarctica.

Which countries have territorial claims in Antarctica?

  1. Argentina, Chile, and the United Kingdom

  2. Australia, New Zealand, and France

  3. Norway, Sweden, and Denmark

  4. Russia, the United States, and China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Argentina, Chile, and the United Kingdom are the only countries that have territorial claims in Antarctica.

What is the purpose of the Antarctic Treaty?

  1. To promote peace and cooperation in Antarctica

  2. To protect the environment of Antarctica

  3. To regulate scientific research in Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antarctic Treaty is a treaty that promotes peace and cooperation in Antarctica, protects the environment of Antarctica, and regulates scientific research in Antarctica.

What is the role of the Antarctic Treaty System?

  1. To manage the affairs of Antarctica

  2. To resolve disputes between countries in Antarctica

  3. To protect the environment of Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antarctic Treaty System is a system of agreements that manages the affairs of Antarctica, resolves disputes between countries in Antarctica, and protects the environment of Antarctica.

What is the role of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research?

  1. To advise governments on scientific research in Antarctica

  2. To coordinate scientific research in Antarctica

  3. To promote scientific cooperation in Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research is a body that advises governments on scientific research in Antarctica, coordinates scientific research in Antarctica, and promotes scientific cooperation in Antarctica.

What is the role of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources?

  1. To conserve marine living resources in Antarctica

  2. To regulate fishing in Antarctica

  3. To protect the environment of Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources is a body that conserves marine living resources in Antarctica, regulates fishing in Antarctica, and protects the environment of Antarctica.

What is the role of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty?

  1. To protect the environment of Antarctica

  2. To regulate human activity in Antarctica

  3. To promote scientific research in Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is a treaty that protects the environment of Antarctica, regulates human activity in Antarctica, and promotes scientific research in Antarctica.

What is the role of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings?

  1. To make decisions about the management of Antarctica

  2. To resolve disputes between countries in Antarctica

  3. To review the implementation of the Antarctic Treaty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings are meetings of the countries that have signed the Antarctic Treaty. These meetings are held to make decisions about the management of Antarctica, resolve disputes between countries in Antarctica, and review the implementation of the Antarctic Treaty.

What is the role of the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat?

  1. To provide administrative support to the Antarctic Treaty System

  2. To coordinate scientific research in Antarctica

  3. To promote cooperation between countries in Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antarctic Treaty Secretariat is a body that provides administrative support to the Antarctic Treaty System, coordinates scientific research in Antarctica, and promotes cooperation between countries in Antarctica.

What is the role of the Antarctic Treaty Inspection System?

  1. To inspect stations and facilities in Antarctica

  2. To ensure compliance with the Antarctic Treaty

  3. To promote cooperation between countries in Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antarctic Treaty Inspection System is a system that inspects stations and facilities in Antarctica to ensure compliance with the Antarctic Treaty and to promote cooperation between countries in Antarctica.

What is the role of the Antarctic Treaty Environmental Impact Assessment System?

  1. To assess the environmental impact of human activities in Antarctica

  2. To regulate human activity in Antarctica

  3. To promote scientific research in Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antarctic Treaty Environmental Impact Assessment System is a system that assesses the environmental impact of human activities in Antarctica, regulates human activity in Antarctica, and promotes scientific research in Antarctica.

What is the role of the Antarctic Treaty Specially Protected Areas System?

  1. To protect special areas in Antarctica

  2. To regulate human activity in special areas in Antarctica

  3. To promote scientific research in special areas in Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antarctic Treaty Specially Protected Areas System is a system that protects special areas in Antarctica, regulates human activity in special areas in Antarctica, and promotes scientific research in special areas in Antarctica.

What is the role of the Antarctic Treaty Marine Protected Areas System?

  1. To protect marine areas in Antarctica

  2. To regulate human activity in marine areas in Antarctica

  3. To promote scientific research in marine areas in Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antarctic Treaty Marine Protected Areas System is a system that protects marine areas in Antarctica, regulates human activity in marine areas in Antarctica, and promotes scientific research in marine areas in Antarctica.

What is the role of the Antarctic Treaty Non-Governmental Organizations System?

  1. To promote cooperation between non-governmental organizations in Antarctica

  2. To facilitate communication between non-governmental organizations and the Antarctic Treaty System

  3. To promote scientific research in Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antarctic Treaty Non-Governmental Organizations System is a system that promotes cooperation between non-governmental organizations in Antarctica, facilitates communication between non-governmental organizations and the Antarctic Treaty System, and promotes scientific research in Antarctica.

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