Welcome to task 1 Weddell Seals! Each task will require you to work together to find your information....

As you know, the focus of your research is Mineral Exploration in Antarctica. For this task we need you to explore Mineral Exploration in Antarctica throughout the past 60 years. We need you to answer the following questions:

  • What is mineral exploration?
  • When did it begin?
  • Why did it begin?
  • How has it changed over the past 60 years?
  • What is the human impact of mineral exploration on the environment in Antarctica?

Use the resources below to find information and use the chart to record your findings. This will help you to keep track of your research and keep it organised.

http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/antarctica%20fact%20file%20index.htm
http://www.antarcticconnection.com/antarctic/wildlife/index.shtml


When you have finished the task submit your findings to the AESB Director via the email address below:

20101981@my.nd.edu.au

Please follow the link to your next task.

Task 2