Chilean Antarctic Territory

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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/chilean-antarctic-territory

Write what each word means, using the article.

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

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Chilean Antarctic Territory?West Antarctica and nearby islands south of 60°S latitude
2. How long is Chilean Antarctic Territory?Between 53°W and 90°W longitude
3. What is the administrative designation?Antártica commune
4. What is the governing municipality?Cabo de Hornos
5. Where is the Chilean Antarctic Territory located?It lies south of 60°S, between the 53°W and 90°W meridians, and covers the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Peninsula, Alexander Island, and Ellsworth Land.
6. Who runs the Chilean Antarctic Territory and how is it organized?The territory is a commune called Antártica, managed by the municipality of Cabo de Hornos in Puerto Williams. It is part of the Antártica Chilena Province in the Magallanes region.

Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory, the right to govern.
Meridians: Imaginary lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure longitude.
Antarctic Treaty System: A collection of international agreements governing activities in Antarctica, emphasizing peace and science.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.