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Which of the following are not Madrid Protocol guidelines for protecting Antarctica?

limit the amount of endemic species allowed
protect historical sites and distinct ecosystems
limit the amount of chemicals that can be dumped
limit how food waste can be moved from ships

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The right answer is limit the amount of endemic species allowed. The Madrid Protocol was a response to the attempt of protecting the environment in Antarctica. Via 6 annexes of rules it prohibits all resources exploration activities only allowing scientific research and touristic activity, under well defined categories, in the area.

limit the amount of endemic species allowed - False - This assumption makes no sense, because the endemic species does not follow a maximum number of species. All the efforts of the protocol is to maintain the ecosystem and its fauna and flora, as untouchable as possible.

protect historical sites and distinct ecosystems - True - Under the Annex V the protocol designated areas of protection because of its outstanding environmental.

limit the amount of chemicals that can be dumped - True - Under the Annex IV the protocol prohibits the discharge of chemicals and garbage in the Antarctic treaty area.

limit how food waste can be moved from ships - True - Also under the Annex IV we have the rules of discharge of waste, sewage and ship retention capacity.


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It would be "limit the amount of endemic species allowed," that is not Madrid Protocol guidelines for protecting Antarctica, since the goal is to protect the environment, not limit it. 
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