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Generally, tinned and preserved food was taken on expeditions. Primarily, the food was pemmican -- a 50/50 mix of meat and lard, required because burning calories is the expense of exploration in this extreme environment.
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∙ 12y ago•The equipment they took was: a waterproof jacket, rubber boots, waterproof pants, a woollen jumper, socks, gloves, comfortable shoes, thermal underwear, a warm hat, a sun hat,
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∙ 9y agoHistorically, explorers of the Antarctic took all supplies, equipment, foodstuffs, crews and so forth necessary to support their exploratory efforts.
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Did Antarctica explorers have gadgets getting to Antarctica?
Yes. Since they had to cross the Southern Ocean, they needed special equipment to contend with the cold as they approached Antarctica.
Who is interested in Antarctica?
Scientists and explorers.
How did explorers survive in antarctica?
by surviving
Why does an explorer go to Antarctica?
Explorers to go to Antarctica to explore: this is their work.
How did early Antarctica explorers travel?
All polar explorers between about 1899 and 1922 -- the Heroic age of Antarctic Exploration -- traveled to Antarctica by sailing ship.
Have explorers destroyed antarctica in any way?
no of course not
What other animals were taken to Antarctica?
Early explorers took both dogs and ponies to Antarctica.
What equipment do explorers need?
rope
What equipment can police explores carry?
Police Explorers are private citizens, usually juveniles, with no special powers or privileges. Explorers aren't permitted to have, or carry, any equipment that any other citizen can't lawfully possess.Added: All the above being true, although it is definitely ALWAYS at the discretion of the sponsoring agency, many Police Explorer units DO wear an equipment belt (sometimes called a "duty" belt) on which they may carry, keys, whistles, handcuffs, and (sometimes when engaged in traffic control duties for which they are sometimes used at large public events) a two-way radio and case, and a personal cellphone. These would be the most that these Explorers might 'officially' be allowed to wear or carry. They are NOT authorized to carry any weapons of any description.
Where did Antarctica explorers sleep?
They set up tents and slept in them
Did the explorers leave anything in Antarctica?
Yes. Several huts are preserved today and contain relics left by explorers.
What did they use in Antarctica for sleeping bags?
Early explorers of Antarctica used sleeping bags made of deer skin.
