Vistas: Journey to the End of the Earth · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
What is the purpose of the Students on Ice programme, and how can it influence the future of the planet?
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What is the purpose of the Students on Ice programme, and how can it influence the future of the planet?
Answer: The Students on Ice programme takes young students to Antarctica so that they can directly observe its fragile ecosystem and understand the effects of climate change. Such experiences develop environmentally responsible citizens who may influence others and support efforts to protect the planet.
Solution
The programme combines direct experience with environmental education. By exposing students to Antarctica's vulnerability, it encourages them to become informed and responsible agents of ecological change.
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