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well first you should know what a sledge is...
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Do people sledge in Antarctica?
Sledges are used to transport material across the ice, usually pulled by Ski-Doo machines. These are working sledges, not recreational sledges.
What are the animals used in Antarctica for transporting?
Husky packs towing sleds/sledges are mainly used for transportation around Antarctica.
How did Robert Falcon Scott travel around Antarctica?
on sledges, walking, and they got there by boat
What did roald amundsen use as transport to get to antarctica?
He used 3 sledges and 52 snowdogs
Why is a sledge needed in antarctica?
Sledges are used to transport materiel and supplies on the Antarctic ice sheet.
Why do you use sledges in Antarctica?
Sledges offer the most logical means of transporting equipment and supplies on the ice. They move easily on their runners, can carry loads that exceed their own weight and can be pulled by Ski-Doos to remote locations.
Why were huskies so important in Antarctica?
Because huskies pulles the sledges that they used to get around in. And they were also used for hunting down animals for their owners.
How did Robert Falcon Scott get around Antarctica?
Scott and his team trekked, pulling loaded sledges. This type of travel is called 'man-hauling'.
What did Captain Scott bring with him to the South Pole?
He brought motor sledges with him and ponies, warm clothing, food supplies and oil to Antarctica. On his trek to the pole, they depended on the foodstuffs and shelter they could include in their sledges and counted on finding more supplies at pre-laid depots.
What did Roald Amundsen use to get to the South Pole?
Ronald Amundsen used 3 sledges and 52 dogs to get to the South Pole.
What was Antarctica's coldest recored tepature?
About negative 125 degrees, F.
What are some positive and negative things about antarctica?
Positive: Antarctica is one of the last pristine wilderness areas on Earth, with unique wildlife and landscapes. It also serves as an important scientific research hub, contributing valuable data on climate change and environmental processes. Negative: Antarctica is facing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperatures leading to melting ice, ecosystem disruptions, and habitat loss for certain species. Human activities in the region, such as tourism and fishing, also pose threats to the fragile ecosystem.
