Which 1991 protocol bans mining in Antarctica?
Correct answer: B. The Madrid Protocol (Protocol on Environmental Protection)
- A. The Paris Agreement
- B. The Madrid Protocol (Protocol on Environmental Protection)
- C. The Kyoto Protocol
- D. The Montreal Protocol
Explanation
The 1991 Madrid Protocol designates Antarctica a natural reserve and bans mineral exploitation.
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