Contemporary geography of Antarctica including climate, role as global common, vulnerability to global economic pressures and environmental change
Antarctica is a vast, frozen continent that no country owns. Its extreme climate and shared status make it uniquely vulnerable to economic and environmental pressures from the rest of the world.
Real World
China's rapidly expanding krill fishing fleet in the Southern Ocean — catching over 400,000 tonnes annually for aquaculture feed — illustrates how global economic demand directly pressures Antarctica's ecosystems despite its status as a global common.
Exam Focus
Include specific data on Antarctica's climate (e.g. −57°C interior average, 70% of global fresh water) to access higher mark bands for factual support.
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