Antarctic Treaty System

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/antarctic-treaty-system

Step 2 · Questions

1. 1. What is the treaty entry into force?

2. 2. What is the number of parties?

3. 3. Why do countries agree not to build military bases in Antarctica?

4. 4. When did the Antarctic Treaty first become official?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

• Antarctic Treaty System (ATS)

• Cold War

• Scientific Preserve

• International Regime

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.